Finding the Third Proportional to 160,880 and 353,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,880 and 353,482 is: 776,662.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,880 : 353,482 = 353,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,880/353,482 = 353,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,880x = 353,482 × 353,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,880x = 124,949,524,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,949,524,324/160,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,662.88
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