Finding the Third Proportional to 158,482 and 246,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,482 and 246,187 is: 382,428.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,482 : 246,187 = 246,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,482/246,187 = 246,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,482x = 246,187 × 246,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,482x = 60,608,038,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,608,038,969/158,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,428.53
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