Finding the Third Proportional to 160,110 and 231,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,110 and 231,894 is: 335,861.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,110 : 231,894 = 231,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,110/231,894 = 231,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,110x = 231,894 × 231,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,110x = 53,774,827,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,774,827,236/160,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,861.77
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