Finding the Third Proportional to 158,982.75 and 238,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,982.75 and 238,815 is: 358,734.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,982.75 : 238,815 = 238,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,982.75/238,815 = 238,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,982.75x = 238,815 × 238,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,982.75x = 57,032,604,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,032,604,225/158,982.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,734.54
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