Finding the Third Proportional to 160,129 and 348,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,129 and 348,446 is: 758,230.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,129 : 348,446 = 348,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,129/348,446 = 348,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,129x = 348,446 × 348,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,129x = 121,414,614,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,414,614,916/160,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,230.02
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