Finding the Third Proportional to 111,380 and 160,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,380 and 160,924.50 is: 232,507.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,380 : 160,924.50 = 160,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,380/160,924.50 = 160,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,380x = 160,924.50 × 160,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,380x = 25,896,694,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,896,694,700.25/111,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,507.58
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