Finding the Third Proportional to 160,271,234 and 239,463,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,271,234 and 239,463,381 is: 357,785,420.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,271,234 : 239,463,381 = 239,463,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,271,234/239,463,381 = 239,463,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,271,234x = 239,463,381 × 239,463,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,271,234x = 57,342,710,839,951,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,342,710,839,951,160/160,271,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,785,420.43
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