Finding the Third Proportional to 103,613 and 160,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,613 and 160,604 is: 248,942.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,613 : 160,604 = 160,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,613/160,604 = 160,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,613x = 160,604 × 160,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,613x = 25,793,644,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,793,644,816/103,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,942.17
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