Finding the Third Proportional to 118.75 and 160.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 118.75 and 160.13 is: 215.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118.75 : 160.13 = 160.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118.75/160.13 = 160.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118.75x = 160.13 × 160.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118.75x = 25,640.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,640.02/118.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215.92
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