Finding the Third Proportional to 160,303 and 249,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,303 and 249,205 is: 387,410.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,303 : 249,205 = 249,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,303/249,205 = 249,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,303x = 249,205 × 249,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,303x = 62,103,132,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,103,132,025/160,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,410.92
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