Finding the Third Proportional to 160,711 and 345,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,711 and 345,608 is: 743,227.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,711 : 345,608 = 345,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,711/345,608 = 345,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,711x = 345,608 × 345,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,711x = 119,444,889,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,444,889,664/160,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,227.84
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