Finding the Third Proportional to 67,922 and 160,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,922 and 160,581 is: 379,645.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,922 : 160,581 = 160,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,922/160,581 = 160,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,922x = 160,581 × 160,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,922x = 25,786,257,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,786,257,561/67,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,645.15
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