Finding the Third Proportional to 160,714.13 and 380,750.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,714.13 and 380,750.63 is: 902,042.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,714.13 : 380,750.63 = 380,750.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,714.13/380,750.63 = 380,750.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,714.13x = 380,750.63 × 380,750.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,714.13x = 144,971,038,437.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,971,038,437.89/160,714.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,042.92
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