Finding the Third Proportional to 160,796 and 325,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,796 and 325,966 is: 660,798.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,796 : 325,966 = 325,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,796/325,966 = 325,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,796x = 325,966 × 325,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,796x = 106,253,833,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,253,833,156/160,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,798.98
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