Finding the Third Proportional to 103,672 and 160,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,672 and 160,089 is: 247,207.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,672 : 160,089 = 160,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,672/160,089 = 160,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,672x = 160,089 × 160,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,672x = 25,628,487,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,628,487,921/103,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,207.42
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