Finding the Third Proportional to 97,189 and 158,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,189 and 158,701 is: 259,144.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,189 : 158,701 = 158,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,189/158,701 = 158,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,189x = 158,701 × 158,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,189x = 25,186,007,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,186,007,401/97,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,144.63
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