Finding the Third Proportional to 160,866 and 353,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,866 and 353,241 is: 775,671.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,866 : 353,241 = 353,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,866/353,241 = 353,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,866x = 353,241 × 353,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,866x = 124,779,204,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,779,204,081/160,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,671.70
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