Finding the Third Proportional to 160,050 and 344,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,050 and 344,904 is: 743,260.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,050 : 344,904 = 344,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,050/344,904 = 344,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,050x = 344,904 × 344,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,050x = 118,958,769,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,958,769,216/160,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,260.04
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