Finding the Third Proportional to 160,902 and 241,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,902 and 241,041 is: 361,094.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,902 : 241,041 = 241,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,902/241,041 = 241,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,902x = 241,041 × 241,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,902x = 58,100,763,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,100,763,681/160,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,094.10
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