Finding the Third Proportional to 160,218 and 341,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,218 and 341,883 is: 729,530.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,218 : 341,883 = 341,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,218/341,883 = 341,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,218x = 341,883 × 341,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,218x = 116,883,985,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,883,985,689/160,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,530.92
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