Finding the Third Proportional to 160,061 and 343,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,061 and 343,450 is: 736,955.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,061 : 343,450 = 343,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,061/343,450 = 343,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,061x = 343,450 × 343,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,061x = 117,957,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,957,902,500/160,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,955.93
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