Finding the Third Proportional to 160,814 and 242,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,814 and 242,859 is: 366,762.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,814 : 242,859 = 242,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,814/242,859 = 242,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,814x = 242,859 × 242,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,814x = 58,980,493,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,980,493,881/160,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,762.18
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