Finding the Third Proportional to 160,320 and 235,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,320 and 235,872 is: 347,028.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,320 : 235,872 = 235,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,320/235,872 = 235,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,320x = 235,872 × 235,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,320x = 55,635,600,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,635,600,384/160,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,028.45
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