Finding the Third Proportional to 160,832 and 343,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,832 and 343,038 is: 731,664.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,832 : 343,038 = 343,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,832/343,038 = 343,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,832x = 343,038 × 343,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,832x = 117,675,069,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,675,069,444/160,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,664.53
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