Finding the Third Proportional to 160,848 and 341,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,848 and 341,136 is: 723,501.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,848 : 341,136 = 341,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,848/341,136 = 341,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,848x = 341,136 × 341,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,848x = 116,373,770,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,373,770,496/160,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,501.51
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