Finding the Third Proportional to 160,982 and 349,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,982 and 349,640 is: 759,390.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,982 : 349,640 = 349,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,982/349,640 = 349,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,982x = 349,640 × 349,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,982x = 122,248,129,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,248,129,600/160,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,390.05
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