Finding the Third Proportional to 101,097 and 158,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,097 and 158,580 is: 248,747.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,097 : 158,580 = 158,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,097/158,580 = 158,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,097x = 158,580 × 158,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,097x = 25,147,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,147,616,400/101,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,747.40
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