Finding the Third Proportional to 160,062 and 343,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,062 and 343,452 is: 736,959.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,062 : 343,452 = 343,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,062/343,452 = 343,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,062x = 343,452 × 343,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,062x = 117,959,276,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,959,276,304/160,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,959.90
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