Finding the Third Proportional to 160,126,320 and 324,708,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,126,320 and 324,708,342 is: 658,452,073.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,126,320 : 324,708,342 = 324,708,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,126,320/324,708,342 = 324,708,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,126,320x = 324,708,342 × 324,708,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,126,320x = 105,435,507,364,388,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,435,507,364,388,960/160,126,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,452,073.12
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