Finding the Third Proportional to 106,143.75 and 160,584.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,143.75 and 160,584.75 is: 242,948.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,143.75 : 160,584.75 = 160,584.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,143.75/160,584.75 = 160,584.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,143.75x = 160,584.75 × 160,584.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,143.75x = 25,787,461,932.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,787,461,932.56/106,143.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,948.47
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