Finding the Third Proportional to 160,254 and 341,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,254 and 341,956 is: 729,678.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,254 : 341,956 = 341,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,254/341,956 = 341,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,254x = 341,956 × 341,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,254x = 116,933,905,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,933,905,936/160,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,678.55
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