Finding the Third Proportional to 160,834 and 351,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,834 and 351,476 is: 768,092.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,834 : 351,476 = 351,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,834/351,476 = 351,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,834x = 351,476 × 351,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,834x = 123,535,378,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,535,378,576/160,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,092.43
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