Finding the Third Proportional to 160,654 and 348,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,654 and 348,964 is: 758,000.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,654 : 348,964 = 348,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,654/348,964 = 348,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,654x = 348,964 × 348,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,654x = 121,775,873,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,775,873,296/160,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,000.88
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