Finding the Third Proportional to 160,994 and 244,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,994 and 244,227 is: 370,491.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,994 : 244,227 = 244,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,994/244,227 = 244,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,994x = 244,227 × 244,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,994x = 59,646,827,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,646,827,529/160,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,491.00
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