Finding the Third Proportional to 160,853,307 and 347,215,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,853,307 and 347,215,761 is: 749,495,219.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,853,307 : 347,215,761 = 347,215,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,853,307/347,215,761 = 347,215,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,853,307x = 347,215,761 × 347,215,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,853,307x = 120,558,784,686,809,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,558,784,686,809,120/160,853,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,495,219.81
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