Finding the Third Proportional to 160,357 and 346,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,357 and 346,138 is: 747,154.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,357 : 346,138 = 346,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,357/346,138 = 346,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,357x = 346,138 × 346,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,357x = 119,811,515,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,811,515,044/160,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,154.88
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