Finding the Third Proportional to 104,902.75 and 158,229.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,902.75 and 158,229.75 is: 238,665.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,902.75 : 158,229.75 = 158,229.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,902.75/158,229.75 = 158,229.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,902.75x = 158,229.75 × 158,229.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,902.75x = 25,036,653,785.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,036,653,785.06/104,902.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,665.37
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