Finding the Third Proportional to 160,652 and 341,933.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,652 and 341,933.50 is: 727,775.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,652 : 341,933.50 = 341,933.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,652/341,933.50 = 341,933.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,652x = 341,933.50 × 341,933.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,652x = 116,918,518,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,918,518,422.25/160,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,775.06
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