Finding the Third Proportional to 160,764 and 254,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,764 and 254,760 is: 403,713.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,764 : 254,760 = 254,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,764/254,760 = 254,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,764x = 254,760 × 254,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,764x = 64,902,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,902,657,600/160,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,713.88
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