Finding the Third Proportional to 103,478 and 158,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,478 and 158,224 is: 241,933.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,478 : 158,224 = 158,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,478/158,224 = 158,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,478x = 158,224 × 158,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,478x = 25,034,834,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,034,834,176/103,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,933.88
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