Finding the Third Proportional to 107,676 and 160,461.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,676 and 160,461.84 is: 239,124.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,676 : 160,461.84 = 160,461.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,676/160,461.84 = 160,461.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,676x = 160,461.84 × 160,461.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,676x = 25,748,003,299.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,748,003,299.65/107,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,124.81
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