Finding the Third Proportional to 160,344 and 346,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,344 and 346,383 is: 748,273.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,344 : 346,383 = 346,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,344/346,383 = 346,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,344x = 346,383 × 346,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,344x = 119,981,182,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,981,182,689/160,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,273.60
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