Finding the Third Proportional to 160,782 and 350,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,782 and 350,136 is: 762,493.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,782 : 350,136 = 350,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,782/350,136 = 350,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,782x = 350,136 × 350,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,782x = 122,595,218,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,595,218,496/160,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,493.43
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