Finding the Third Proportional to 98,632 and 160,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,632 and 160,243 is: 260,339.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,632 : 160,243 = 160,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,632/160,243 = 160,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,632x = 160,243 × 160,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,632x = 25,677,819,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,677,819,049/98,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,339.64
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