Finding the Third Proportional to 75,250 and 160,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,250 and 160,244 is: 341,237.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,250 : 160,244 = 160,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,250/160,244 = 160,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,250x = 160,244 × 160,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,250x = 25,678,139,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,678,139,536/75,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,237.73
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