Finding the Third Proportional to 107,019 and 158,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,019 and 158,985 is: 236,184.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,019 : 158,985 = 158,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,019/158,985 = 158,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,019x = 158,985 × 158,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,019x = 25,276,230,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,276,230,225/107,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,184.51
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