Finding the Third Proportional to 118,964 and 158,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,964 and 158,600 is: 211,441.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,964 : 158,600 = 158,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,964/158,600 = 158,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,964x = 158,600 × 158,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,964x = 25,153,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,153,960,000/118,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,441.78
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