Finding the Third Proportional to 160,512 and 347,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,512 and 347,773 is: 753,501.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,512 : 347,773 = 347,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,512/347,773 = 347,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,512x = 347,773 × 347,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,512x = 120,946,059,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,946,059,529/160,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,501.67
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