Finding the Third Proportional to 160,738.50 and 242,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,738.50 and 242,565 is: 366,046.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,738.50 : 242,565 = 242,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,738.50/242,565 = 242,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,738.50x = 242,565 × 242,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,738.50x = 58,837,779,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,837,779,225/160,738.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,046.59
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