Finding the Third Proportional to 158,742 and 216,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,742 and 216,177 is: 294,392.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,742 : 216,177 = 216,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,742/216,177 = 216,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,742x = 216,177 × 216,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,742x = 46,732,495,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,732,495,329/158,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,392.76
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