Finding the Third Proportional to 160,704 and 244,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,704 and 244,800 is: 372,903.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,704 : 244,800 = 244,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,704/244,800 = 244,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,704x = 244,800 × 244,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,704x = 59,927,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,927,040,000/160,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,903.23
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