Finding the Third Proportional to 107,049 and 160,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,049 and 160,574 is: 240,861.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,049 : 160,574 = 160,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,049/160,574 = 160,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,049x = 160,574 × 160,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,049x = 25,784,009,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,784,009,476/107,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,861.75
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