Finding the Third Proportional to 160,266 and 249,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,266 and 249,144 is: 387,310.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,266 : 249,144 = 249,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,266/249,144 = 249,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,266x = 249,144 × 249,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,266x = 62,072,732,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,072,732,736/160,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,310.68
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