Finding the Third Proportional to 103,658 and 158,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,658 and 158,489 is: 242,323.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,658 : 158,489 = 158,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,658/158,489 = 158,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,658x = 158,489 × 158,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,658x = 25,118,763,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,118,763,121/103,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,323.44
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