Finding the Third Proportional to 160,833 and 343,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,833 and 343,041 is: 731,672.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,833 : 343,041 = 343,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,833/343,041 = 343,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,833x = 343,041 × 343,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,833x = 117,677,127,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,677,127,681/160,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,672.78
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