Finding the Third Proportional to 160,830 and 343,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,830 and 343,034 is: 731,656.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,830 : 343,034 = 343,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,830/343,034 = 343,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,830x = 343,034 × 343,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,830x = 117,672,325,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,672,325,156/160,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,656.56
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