Finding the Third Proportional to 160,584 and 349,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,584 and 349,765 is: 761,816.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,584 : 349,765 = 349,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,584/349,765 = 349,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,584x = 349,765 × 349,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,584x = 122,335,555,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,335,555,225/160,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,816.59
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