Finding the Third Proportional to 103,630 and 160,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,630 and 160,025 is: 247,109.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,630 : 160,025 = 160,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,630/160,025 = 160,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,630x = 160,025 × 160,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,630x = 25,608,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,608,000,625/103,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,109.92
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