Finding the Third Proportional to 160,320 and 239,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,320 and 239,160 is: 356,770.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,320 : 239,160 = 239,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,320/239,160 = 239,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,320x = 239,160 × 239,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,320x = 57,197,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,197,505,600/160,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,770.87
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