Finding the Third Proportional to 160,722 and 350,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,722 and 350,016 is: 762,255.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,722 : 350,016 = 350,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,722/350,016 = 350,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,722x = 350,016 × 350,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,722x = 122,511,200,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,511,200,256/160,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,255.32
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