Finding the Third Proportional to 160,897.50 and 241,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,897.50 and 241,035 is: 361,086.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,897.50 : 241,035 = 241,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,897.50/241,035 = 241,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,897.50x = 241,035 × 241,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,897.50x = 58,097,871,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,097,871,225/160,897.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,086.23
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