Finding the Third Proportional to 160,622 and 342,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,622 and 342,619 is: 730,832.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,622 : 342,619 = 342,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,622/342,619 = 342,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,622x = 342,619 × 342,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,622x = 117,387,779,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,387,779,161/160,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,832.51
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