Finding the Third Proportional to 160,474 and 248,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,474 and 248,351 is: 384,350.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,474 : 248,351 = 248,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,474/248,351 = 248,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,474x = 248,351 × 248,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,474x = 61,678,219,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,678,219,201/160,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,350.23
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