Finding the Third Proportional to 160,025.50 and 234,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,025.50 and 234,121 is: 342,524.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,025.50 : 234,121 = 234,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,025.50/234,121 = 234,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,025.50x = 234,121 × 234,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,025.50x = 54,812,642,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,812,642,641/160,025.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,524.43
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