Finding the Third Proportional to 120,496.50 and 160,980.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,496.50 and 160,980.75 is: 215,066.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,496.50 : 160,980.75 = 160,980.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,496.50/160,980.75 = 160,980.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,496.50x = 160,980.75 × 160,980.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,496.50x = 25,914,801,870.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,914,801,870.56/120,496.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,066.84
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