Finding the Third Proportional to 160,814 and 352,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,814 and 352,726 is: 773,661.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,814 : 352,726 = 352,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,814/352,726 = 352,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,814x = 352,726 × 352,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,814x = 124,415,631,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,415,631,076/160,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,661.69
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