Finding the Third Proportional to 107,264 and 160,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,264 and 160,688 is: 240,720.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,264 : 160,688 = 160,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,264/160,688 = 160,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,264x = 160,688 × 160,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,264x = 25,820,633,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,820,633,344/107,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,720.40
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