Finding the Third Proportional to 158,862.75 and 247,671.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,862.75 and 247,671.75 is: 386,127.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,862.75 : 247,671.75 = 247,671.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,862.75/247,671.75 = 247,671.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,862.75x = 247,671.75 × 247,671.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,862.75x = 61,341,295,748.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,341,295,748.06/158,862.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,127.62
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