Finding the Third Proportional to 160,736 and 350,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,736 and 350,037 is: 762,280.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,736 : 350,037 = 350,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,736/350,037 = 350,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,736x = 350,037 × 350,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,736x = 122,525,901,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,525,901,369/160,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,280.39
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