Finding the Third Proportional to 160,734 and 350,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,734 and 350,040 is: 762,302.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,734 : 350,040 = 350,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,734/350,040 = 350,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,734x = 350,040 × 350,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,734x = 122,528,001,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,528,001,600/160,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,302.95
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