Finding the Third Proportional to 158,152 and 347,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,152 and 347,408 is: 763,141.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,152 : 347,408 = 347,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,152/347,408 = 347,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,152x = 347,408 × 347,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,152x = 120,692,318,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,692,318,464/158,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,141.27
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