Finding the Third Proportional to 160,313 and 343,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,313 and 343,025 is: 733,977.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,313 : 343,025 = 343,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,313/343,025 = 343,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,313x = 343,025 × 343,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,313x = 117,666,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,666,150,625/160,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,977.60
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