Finding the Third Proportional to 160,986 and 349,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,986 and 349,648 is: 759,405.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,986 : 349,648 = 349,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,986/349,648 = 349,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,986x = 349,648 × 349,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,986x = 122,253,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,253,723,904/160,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,405.94
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