Finding the Third Proportional to 106,964 and 160,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,964 and 160,113 is: 239,671.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,964 : 160,113 = 160,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,964/160,113 = 160,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,964x = 160,113 × 160,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,964x = 25,636,172,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,636,172,769/106,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,671.04
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