Finding the Third Proportional to 160,982 and 353,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,982 and 353,836 is: 777,726.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,982 : 353,836 = 353,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,982/353,836 = 353,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,982x = 353,836 × 353,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,982x = 125,199,914,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,199,914,896/160,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,726.17
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