Finding the Third Proportional to 160,950 and 346,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,950 and 346,444 is: 745,718.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,950 : 346,444 = 346,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,950/346,444 = 346,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,950x = 346,444 × 346,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,950x = 120,023,445,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,023,445,136/160,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,718.83
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