Finding the Third Proportional to 160,732 and 350,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,732 and 350,029 is: 762,264.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,732 : 350,029 = 350,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,732/350,029 = 350,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,732x = 350,029 × 350,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,732x = 122,520,300,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,520,300,841/160,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,264.52
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