Finding the Third Proportional to 160,890 and 353,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,890 and 353,502 is: 776,702.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,890 : 353,502 = 353,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,890/353,502 = 353,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,890x = 353,502 × 353,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,890x = 124,963,664,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,963,664,004/160,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,702.49
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