Finding the Third Proportional to 59 and 160.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 59 and 160.25 is: 435.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59 : 160.25 = 160.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59/160.25 = 160.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59x = 160.25 × 160.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59x = 25,680.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,680.06/59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435.26
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