Finding the Third Proportional to 90.94 and 160.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90.94 and 160.50 is: 283.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90.94 : 160.50 = 160.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90.94/160.50 = 160.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90.94x = 160.50 × 160.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90.94x = 25,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,760.25/90.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283.27
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