Finding the Third Proportional to 160,968.75 and 218,616.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,968.75 and 218,616.75 is: 296,910.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,968.75 : 218,616.75 = 218,616.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,968.75/218,616.75 = 218,616.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,968.75x = 218,616.75 × 218,616.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,968.75x = 47,793,283,380.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,793,283,380.56/160,968.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,910.32
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