Finding the Third Proportional to 158.63 and 347.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 158.63 and 347.63 is: 761.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158.63 : 347.63 = 347.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158.63/347.63 = 347.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158.63x = 347.63 × 347.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158.63x = 120,843.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,843.14/158.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761.82
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