Finding the Third Proportional to 107,268 and 160,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,268 and 160,694 is: 240,729.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,268 : 160,694 = 160,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,268/160,694 = 160,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,268x = 160,694 × 160,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,268x = 25,822,561,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,822,561,636/107,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,729.40
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