Finding the Third Proportional to 160,271,232 and 239,463,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,271,232 and 239,463,378 is: 357,785,415.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,271,232 : 239,463,378 = 239,463,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,271,232/239,463,378 = 239,463,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,271,232x = 239,463,378 × 239,463,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,271,232x = 57,342,709,403,170,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,342,709,403,170,880/160,271,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,785,415.93
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