Finding the Third Proportional to 160,774 and 343,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,774 and 343,694 is: 734,730.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,774 : 343,694 = 343,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,774/343,694 = 343,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,774x = 343,694 × 343,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,774x = 118,125,565,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,125,565,636/160,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,730.53
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