Finding the Third Proportional to 160,632 and 339,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,632 and 339,348 is: 716,899.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,632 : 339,348 = 339,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,632/339,348 = 339,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,632x = 339,348 × 339,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,632x = 115,157,065,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,157,065,104/160,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,899.90
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