Finding the Third Proportional to 158,016 and 346,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,016 and 346,944 is: 761,759.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,016 : 346,944 = 346,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,016/346,944 = 346,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,016x = 346,944 × 346,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,016x = 120,370,139,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,370,139,136/158,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,759.18
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