Finding the Third Proportional to 108 and 158.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 108 and 158.63 is: 232.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108 : 158.63 = 158.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108/158.63 = 158.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108x = 158.63 × 158.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108x = 25,161.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,161.89/108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232.98
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