Finding the Third Proportional to 160,894 and 346,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,894 and 346,448 is: 745,995.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,894 : 346,448 = 346,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,894/346,448 = 346,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,894x = 346,448 × 346,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,894x = 120,026,216,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,026,216,704/160,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,995.60
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