Finding the Third Proportional to 160,706 and 336,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,706 and 336,100 is: 702,918.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,706 : 336,100 = 336,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,706/336,100 = 336,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,706x = 336,100 × 336,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,706x = 112,963,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,963,210,000/160,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,918.43
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