Finding the Third Proportional to 107,072 and 160,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,072 and 160,920 is: 241,848.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,072 : 160,920 = 160,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,072/160,920 = 160,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,072x = 160,920 × 160,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,072x = 25,895,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,895,246,400/107,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,848.91
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