Finding the Third Proportional to 160,826 and 343,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,826 and 343,026 is: 731,640.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,826 : 343,026 = 343,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,826/343,026 = 343,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,826x = 343,026 × 343,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,826x = 117,666,836,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,666,836,676/160,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,640.63
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