Finding the Third Proportional to 120,463 and 158,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,463 and 158,445 is: 208,402.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,463 : 158,445 = 158,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,463/158,445 = 158,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,463x = 158,445 × 158,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,463x = 25,104,818,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,104,818,025/120,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,402.73
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