Finding the Third Proportional to 160,924 and 353,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,924 and 353,546 is: 776,731.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,924 : 353,546 = 353,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,924/353,546 = 353,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,924x = 353,546 × 353,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,924x = 124,994,774,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,994,774,116/160,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,731.71
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