Finding the Third Proportional to 67,776 and 160,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,776 and 160,224 is: 378,773.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,776 : 160,224 = 160,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,776/160,224 = 160,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,776x = 160,224 × 160,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,776x = 25,671,730,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,671,730,176/67,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,773.17
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