Finding the Third Proportional to 102,158 and 158,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,158 and 158,583 is: 246,173.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,158 : 158,583 = 158,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,158/158,583 = 158,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,158x = 158,583 × 158,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,158x = 25,148,567,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,148,567,889/102,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,173.26
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