Finding the Third Proportional to 160,588 and 349,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,588 and 349,776 is: 761,845.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,588 : 349,776 = 349,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,588/349,776 = 349,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,588x = 349,776 × 349,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,588x = 122,343,250,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,343,250,176/160,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,845.53
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