Finding the Third Proportional to 160,930 and 342,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,930 and 342,649 is: 729,561.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,930 : 342,649 = 342,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,930/342,649 = 342,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,930x = 342,649 × 342,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,930x = 117,408,337,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,408,337,201/160,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,561.53
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