Finding the Third Proportional to 160,776 and 344,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,776 and 344,880 is: 739,800.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,776 : 344,880 = 344,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,776/344,880 = 344,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,776x = 344,880 × 344,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,776x = 118,942,214,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,942,214,400/160,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,800.81
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