Finding the Third Proportional to 160,674 and 349,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,674 and 349,956 is: 762,221.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,674 : 349,956 = 349,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,674/349,956 = 349,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,674x = 349,956 × 349,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,674x = 122,469,201,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,469,201,936/160,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,221.65
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