Finding the Third Proportional to 158 and 264.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 158 and 264.50 is: 442.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158 : 264.50 = 264.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158/264.50 = 264.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158x = 264.50 × 264.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158x = 69,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,960.25/158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.79
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