Finding the Third Proportional to 160,734,294 and 340,782,577.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,734,294 and 340,782,577.31 is: 722,513,921.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,734,294 : 340,782,577.31 = 340,782,577.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,734,294/340,782,577.31 = 340,782,577.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,734,294x = 340,782,577.31 × 340,782,577.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,734,294x = 116,132,764,999,750,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,132,764,999,750,032/160,734,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,513,921.02
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