Finding the Third Proportional to 160,583 and 349,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,583 and 349,763 is: 761,812.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,583 : 349,763 = 349,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,583/349,763 = 349,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,583x = 349,763 × 349,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,583x = 122,334,156,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,334,156,169/160,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,812.62
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