Finding the Third Proportional to 160,730 and 350,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,730 and 350,025 is: 762,256.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,730 : 350,025 = 350,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,730/350,025 = 350,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,730x = 350,025 × 350,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,730x = 122,517,500,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,517,500,625/160,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,256.58
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