Finding the Third Proportional to 160,142 and 231,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,142 and 231,939 is: 335,924.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,142 : 231,939 = 231,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,142/231,939 = 231,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,142x = 231,939 × 231,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,142x = 53,795,699,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,795,699,721/160,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,924.99
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