Finding the Third Proportional to 160,363 and 346,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,363 and 346,150 is: 747,178.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,363 : 346,150 = 346,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,363/346,150 = 346,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,363x = 346,150 × 346,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,363x = 119,819,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,819,822,500/160,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,178.73
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