Finding the Third Proportional to 158,834 and 245,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,834 and 245,715 is: 380,119.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,834 : 245,715 = 245,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,834/245,715 = 245,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,834x = 245,715 × 245,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,834x = 60,375,861,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,375,861,225/158,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,119.25
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