Finding the Third Proportional to 160,738 and 350,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,738 and 350,050 is: 762,327.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,738 : 350,050 = 350,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,738/350,050 = 350,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,738x = 350,050 × 350,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,738x = 122,535,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,535,002,500/160,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,327.53
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