Finding the Third Proportional to 160,874,928 and 344,423,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,874,928 and 344,423,808 is: 737,391,220.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,874,928 : 344,423,808 = 344,423,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,874,928/344,423,808 = 344,423,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,874,928x = 344,423,808 × 344,423,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,874,928x = 118,627,759,517,220,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,627,759,517,220,864/160,874,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,391,220.57
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