Finding the Third Proportional to 160,056.50 and 343,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,056.50 and 343,441 is: 736,938.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,056.50 : 343,441 = 343,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,056.50/343,441 = 343,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,056.50x = 343,441 × 343,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,056.50x = 117,951,720,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,951,720,481/160,056.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,938.02
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