Finding the Third Proportional to 160,975 and 353,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,975 and 353,666 is: 777,012.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,975 : 353,666 = 353,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,975/353,666 = 353,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,975x = 353,666 × 353,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,975x = 125,079,639,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,079,639,556/160,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,012.83
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