Finding the Third Proportional to 160,756 and 349,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,756 and 349,190 is: 758,501.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,756 : 349,190 = 349,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,756/349,190 = 349,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,756x = 349,190 × 349,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,756x = 121,933,656,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,933,656,100/160,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,501.43
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