Finding the Third Proportional to 160,457,552 and 346,451,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,457,552 and 346,451,488 is: 748,039,790.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,457,552 : 346,451,488 = 346,451,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,457,552/346,451,488 = 346,451,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,457,552x = 346,451,488 × 346,451,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,457,552x = 120,028,633,537,414,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,028,633,537,414,144/160,457,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,039,790.22
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