Finding the Third Proportional to 103,624 and 160,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,624 and 160,493 is: 248,571.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,624 : 160,493 = 160,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,624/160,493 = 160,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,624x = 160,493 × 160,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,624x = 25,758,003,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,758,003,049/103,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,571.79
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