Finding the Third Proportional to 160,778 and 349,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,778 and 349,234 is: 758,588.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,778 : 349,234 = 349,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,778/349,234 = 349,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,778x = 349,234 × 349,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,778x = 121,964,386,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,964,386,756/160,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,588.78
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