Finding the Third Proportional to 160,904 and 352,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,904 and 352,912 is: 774,044.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,904 : 352,912 = 352,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,904/352,912 = 352,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,904x = 352,912 × 352,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,904x = 124,546,879,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,546,879,744/160,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,044.65
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