Finding the Third Proportional to 160,933 and 236,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,933 and 236,469 is: 347,458.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,933 : 236,469 = 236,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,933/236,469 = 236,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,933x = 236,469 × 236,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,933x = 55,917,587,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,917,587,961/160,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,458.81
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