Finding the Third Proportional to 158,129 and 252,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,129 and 252,912 is: 404,508.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,129 : 252,912 = 252,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,129/252,912 = 252,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,129x = 252,912 × 252,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,129x = 63,964,479,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,964,479,744/158,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,508.22
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