Finding the Third Proportional to 158,770.13 and 245,931.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,770.13 and 245,931.19 is: 380,941.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,770.13 : 245,931.19 = 245,931.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,770.13/245,931.19 = 245,931.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,770.13x = 245,931.19 × 245,931.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,770.13x = 60,482,148,985.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,482,148,985.16/158,770.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,941.62
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