Finding the Third Proportional to 160,740 and 350,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,740 and 350,054 is: 762,335.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,740 : 350,054 = 350,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,740/350,054 = 350,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,740x = 350,054 × 350,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,740x = 122,537,802,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,537,802,916/160,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,335.47
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