Finding the Third Proportional to 111,384 and 160,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,384 and 160,930 is: 232,515.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,384 : 160,930 = 160,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,384/160,930 = 160,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,384x = 160,930 × 160,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,384x = 25,898,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,898,464,900/111,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,515.13
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