Finding the Third Proportional to 118,992 and 158,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,992 and 158,638 is: 211,493.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,992 : 158,638 = 158,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,992/158,638 = 158,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,992x = 158,638 × 158,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,992x = 25,166,015,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,166,015,044/118,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,493.34
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