Finding the Third Proportional to 160,744 and 343,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,744 and 343,630 is: 734,593.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,744 : 343,630 = 343,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,744/343,630 = 343,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,744x = 343,630 × 343,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,744x = 118,081,576,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,081,576,900/160,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,593.99
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