Finding the Third Proportional to 160,992 and 353,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,992 and 353,088 is: 774,393.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,992 : 353,088 = 353,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,992/353,088 = 353,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,992x = 353,088 × 353,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,992x = 124,671,135,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,671,135,744/160,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,393.36
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