Finding the Third Proportional to 160,704 and 349,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,704 and 349,596 is: 760,512.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,704 : 349,596 = 349,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,704/349,596 = 349,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,704x = 349,596 × 349,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,704x = 122,217,363,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,217,363,216/160,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,512.27
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