Finding the Third Proportional to 160,971 and 349,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,971 and 349,623 is: 759,368.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,971 : 349,623 = 349,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,971/349,623 = 349,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,971x = 349,623 × 349,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,971x = 122,236,242,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,236,242,129/160,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,368.10
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