Finding the Third Proportional to 160,509 and 248,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,509 and 248,879 is: 385,902.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,509 : 248,879 = 248,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,509/248,879 = 248,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,509x = 248,879 × 248,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,509x = 61,940,756,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,940,756,641/160,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,902.08
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