Finding the Third Proportional to 160,534 and 351,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,534 and 351,518 is: 769,711.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,534 : 351,518 = 351,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,534/351,518 = 351,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,534x = 351,518 × 351,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,534x = 123,564,904,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,564,904,324/160,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,711.74
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