Finding the Third Proportional to 160,828 and 343,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,828 and 343,030 is: 731,648.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,828 : 343,030 = 343,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,828/343,030 = 343,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,828x = 343,030 × 343,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,828x = 117,669,580,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,669,580,900/160,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,648.60
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