Finding the Third Proportional to 115,004 and 158,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,004 and 158,363 is: 218,069.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,004 : 158,363 = 158,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,004/158,363 = 158,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,004x = 158,363 × 158,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,004x = 25,078,839,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,078,839,769/115,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,069.28
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