Finding the Third Proportional to 160,634 and 339,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,634 and 339,352 is: 716,907.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,634 : 339,352 = 339,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,634/339,352 = 339,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,634x = 339,352 × 339,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,634x = 115,159,779,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,159,779,904/160,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,907.88
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