Finding the Third Proportional to 106,676 and 160,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,676 and 160,844 is: 242,517.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,676 : 160,844 = 160,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,676/160,844 = 160,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,676x = 160,844 × 160,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,676x = 25,870,792,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,870,792,336/106,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,517.46
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