Finding the Third Proportional to 158,103 and 373,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,103 and 373,210 is: 880,980.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,103 : 373,210 = 373,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,103/373,210 = 373,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,103x = 373,210 × 373,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,103x = 139,285,704,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,285,704,100/158,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,980.78
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