Finding the Third Proportional to 160,031 and 344,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,031 and 344,848 is: 743,106.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,031 : 344,848 = 344,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,031/344,848 = 344,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,031x = 344,848 × 344,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,031x = 118,920,143,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,920,143,104/160,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,106.92
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