Finding the Third Proportional to 160,354 and 350,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,354 and 350,779 is: 767,339.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,354 : 350,779 = 350,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,354/350,779 = 350,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,354x = 350,779 × 350,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,354x = 123,045,906,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,045,906,841/160,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,339.18
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