Finding the Third Proportional to 107,308 and 160,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,308 and 160,395 is: 239,745.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,308 : 160,395 = 160,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,308/160,395 = 160,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,308x = 160,395 × 160,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,308x = 25,726,556,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,726,556,025/107,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,745.00
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