Finding the Third Proportional to 101,072.81 and 158,542.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,072.81 and 158,542.31 is: 248,688.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,072.81 : 158,542.31 = 158,542.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,072.81/158,542.31 = 158,542.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,072.81x = 158,542.31 × 158,542.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,072.81x = 25,135,664,852.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,135,664,852.85/101,072.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,688.69
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