Finding the Third Proportional to 160,930 and 353,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,930 and 353,516 is: 776,570.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,930 : 353,516 = 353,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,930/353,516 = 353,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,930x = 353,516 × 353,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,930x = 124,973,562,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,973,562,256/160,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,570.95
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