Finding the Third Proportional to 160,864 and 350,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,864 and 350,272 is: 762,696.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,864 : 350,272 = 350,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,864/350,272 = 350,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,864x = 350,272 × 350,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,864x = 122,690,473,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,690,473,984/160,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,696.90
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