Finding the Third Proportional to 103,688 and 160,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,688 and 160,112 is: 247,240.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,688 : 160,112 = 160,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,688/160,112 = 160,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,688x = 160,112 × 160,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,688x = 25,635,852,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,635,852,544/103,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,240.30
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