Finding the Third Proportional to 75.09 and 160.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 75.09 and 160.31 is: 342.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75.09 : 160.31 = 160.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75.09/160.31 = 160.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75.09x = 160.31 × 160.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75.09x = 25,700.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,700.10/75.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342.24
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