Finding the Third Proportional to 158,010 and 243,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,010 and 243,765 is: 376,060.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,010 : 243,765 = 243,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,010/243,765 = 243,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,010x = 243,765 × 243,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,010x = 59,421,375,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,421,375,225/158,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,060.85
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