Finding the Third Proportional to 75,016 and 160,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,016 and 160,080 is: 341,601.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,016 : 160,080 = 160,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,016/160,080 = 160,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,016x = 160,080 × 160,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,016x = 25,625,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,625,606,400/75,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,601.88
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