Finding the Third Proportional to 158,064 and 344,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,064 and 344,532 is: 750,976.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,064 : 344,532 = 344,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,064/344,532 = 344,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,064x = 344,532 × 344,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,064x = 118,702,299,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,702,299,024/158,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,976.18
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