Finding the Third Proportional to 160,869 and 346,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,869 and 346,670 is: 747,068.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,869 : 346,670 = 346,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,869/346,670 = 346,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,869x = 346,670 × 346,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,869x = 120,180,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,180,088,900/160,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,068.04
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