Finding the Third Proportional to 160,464 and 348,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,464 and 348,144 is: 755,336.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,464 : 348,144 = 348,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,464/348,144 = 348,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,464x = 348,144 × 348,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,464x = 121,204,244,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,204,244,736/160,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,336.06
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