Finding the Third Proportional to 160,074 and 344,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,074 and 344,976 is: 743,458.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,074 : 344,976 = 344,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,074/344,976 = 344,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,074x = 344,976 × 344,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,074x = 119,008,440,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,008,440,576/160,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,458.90
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