Finding the Third Proportional to 78,408 and 160,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,408 and 160,272 is: 327,608.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,408 : 160,272 = 160,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,408/160,272 = 160,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,408x = 160,272 × 160,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,408x = 25,687,113,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,687,113,984/78,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,608.33
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