Finding the Third Proportional to 160,488 and 347,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,488 and 347,760 is: 753,558.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,488 : 347,760 = 347,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,488/347,760 = 347,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,488x = 347,760 × 347,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,488x = 120,937,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,937,017,600/160,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,558.01
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