Finding the Third Proportional to 160,236 and 370,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,236 and 370,935 is: 858,688.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,236 : 370,935 = 370,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,236/370,935 = 370,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,236x = 370,935 × 370,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,236x = 137,592,774,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,592,774,225/160,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,688.27
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