Finding the Third Proportional to 160,976 and 349,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,976 and 349,630 is: 759,374.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,976 : 349,630 = 349,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,976/349,630 = 349,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,976x = 349,630 × 349,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,976x = 122,241,136,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,241,136,900/160,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,374.92
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