Finding the Third Proportional to 160,719,921 and 348,838,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,719,921 and 348,838,569 is: 757,145,389.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,719,921 : 348,838,569 = 348,838,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,719,921/348,838,569 = 348,838,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,719,921x = 348,838,569 × 348,838,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,719,921x = 121,688,347,221,967,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,688,347,221,967,760/160,719,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,145,389.72
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