Finding the Third Proportional to 100,905.75 and 160,592.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,905.75 and 160,592.63 is: 255,584.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,905.75 : 160,592.63 = 160,592.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,905.75/160,592.63 = 160,592.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,905.75x = 160,592.63 × 160,592.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,905.75x = 25,789,991,204.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,789,991,204.39/100,905.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,584.95
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