Finding the Third Proportional to 160,708 and 348,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,708 and 348,178 is: 754,336.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,708 : 348,178 = 348,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,708/348,178 = 348,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,708x = 348,178 × 348,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,708x = 121,227,919,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,227,919,684/160,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,336.56
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