Finding the Third Proportional to 119,052 and 158,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,052 and 158,814 is: 211,856.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,052 : 158,814 = 158,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,052/158,814 = 158,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,052x = 158,814 × 158,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,052x = 25,221,886,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,221,886,596/119,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,856.05
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