Finding the Third Proportional to 160,760 and 353,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,760 and 353,049 is: 775,339.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,760 : 353,049 = 353,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,760/353,049 = 353,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,760x = 353,049 × 353,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,760x = 124,643,596,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,643,596,401/160,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,339.61
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