Finding the Third Proportional to 160,926 and 353,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,926 and 353,508 is: 776,555.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,926 : 353,508 = 353,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,926/353,508 = 353,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,926x = 353,508 × 353,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,926x = 124,967,906,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,967,906,064/160,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,555.10
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