Finding the Third Proportional to 107 and 161.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 107 and 161.50 is: 243.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107 : 161.50 = 161.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107/161.50 = 161.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107x = 161.50 × 161.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107x = 26,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,082.25/107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243.76
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