Finding the Third Proportional to 160,441.50 and 249,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,441.50 and 249,438 is: 387,800.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,441.50 : 249,438 = 249,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,441.50/249,438 = 249,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,441.50x = 249,438 × 249,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,441.50x = 62,219,315,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,219,315,844/160,441.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,800.64
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