Finding the Third Proportional to 107,102 and 160,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,102 and 160,329 is: 240,008.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,102 : 160,329 = 160,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,102/160,329 = 160,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,102x = 160,329 × 160,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,102x = 25,705,388,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,705,388,241/107,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,008.48
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