Finding the Third Proportional to 158,600 and 211,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,600 and 211,440 is: 281,884.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,600 : 211,440 = 211,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,600/211,440 = 211,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,600x = 211,440 × 211,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,600x = 44,706,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,706,873,600/158,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,884.45
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