Finding the Third Proportional to 160,736 and 352,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,736 and 352,092 is: 771,257.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,736 : 352,092 = 352,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,736/352,092 = 352,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,736x = 352,092 × 352,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,736x = 123,968,776,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,968,776,464/160,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,257.07
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