Finding the Third Proportional to 160,788 and 349,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,788 and 349,244 is: 758,585.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,788 : 349,244 = 349,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,788/349,244 = 349,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,788x = 349,244 × 349,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,788x = 121,971,371,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,971,371,536/160,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,585.04
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