Finding the Third Proportional to 160,356 and 346,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,356 and 346,135.50 is: 747,148.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,356 : 346,135.50 = 346,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,356/346,135.50 = 346,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,356x = 346,135.50 × 346,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,356x = 119,809,784,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,809,784,360.25/160,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,148.75
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