Finding the Third Proportional to 158,862 and 247,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,862 and 247,671 is: 386,127.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,862 : 247,671 = 247,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,862/247,671 = 247,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,862x = 247,671 × 247,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,862x = 61,340,924,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,340,924,241/158,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,127.11
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