Finding the Third Proportional to 103,638 and 158,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,638 and 158,463 is: 242,290.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,638 : 158,463 = 158,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,638/158,463 = 158,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,638x = 158,463 × 158,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,638x = 25,110,522,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,110,522,369/103,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,290.69
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