Finding the Third Proportional to 160,326 and 346,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,326 and 346,349 is: 748,210.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,326 : 346,349 = 346,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,326/346,349 = 346,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,326x = 346,349 × 346,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,326x = 119,957,629,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,957,629,801/160,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,210.71
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