Finding the Third Proportional to 160,742 and 242,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,742 and 242,570 is: 366,053.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,742 : 242,570 = 242,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,742/242,570 = 242,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,742x = 242,570 × 242,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,742x = 58,840,204,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,840,204,900/160,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,053.71
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