Finding the Third Proportional to 160,765 and 349,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,765 and 349,200 is: 758,502.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,765 : 349,200 = 349,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,765/349,200 = 349,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,765x = 349,200 × 349,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,765x = 121,940,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,940,640,000/160,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,502.41
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