Finding the Third Proportional to 160,990 and 353,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,990 and 353,696 is: 777,072.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,990 : 353,696 = 353,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,990/353,696 = 353,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,990x = 353,696 × 353,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,990x = 125,100,860,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,100,860,416/160,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,072.24
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