Finding the Third Proportional to 107,934 and 160,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,934 and 160,791 is: 239,532.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,934 : 160,791 = 160,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,934/160,791 = 160,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,934x = 160,791 × 160,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,934x = 25,853,745,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,853,745,681/107,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,532.92
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