Finding the Third Proportional to 103,512 and 160,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,512 and 160,340 is: 248,366.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,512 : 160,340 = 160,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,512/160,340 = 160,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,512x = 160,340 × 160,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,512x = 25,708,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,708,915,600/103,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,366.52
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