Finding the Third Proportional to 160,168 and 349,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,168 and 349,850 is: 764,166.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,168 : 349,850 = 349,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,168/349,850 = 349,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,168x = 349,850 × 349,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,168x = 122,395,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,395,022,500/160,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,166.52
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