Finding the Third Proportional to 104 and 158.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 104 and 158.25 is: 240.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104 : 158.25 = 158.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104/158.25 = 158.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104x = 158.25 × 158.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104x = 25,043.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,043.06/104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240.80
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