Finding the Third Proportional to 160,080 and 347,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,080 and 347,300 is: 753,481.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,080 : 347,300 = 347,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,080/347,300 = 347,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,080x = 347,300 × 347,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,080x = 120,617,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,617,290,000/160,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,481.32
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