Finding the Third Proportional to 160,127 and 346,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,127 and 346,550 is: 750,010.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,127 : 346,550 = 346,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,127/346,550 = 346,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,127x = 346,550 × 346,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,127x = 120,096,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,096,902,500/160,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,010.32
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