Finding the Third Proportional to 158,190 and 340,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,190 and 340,572 is: 733,227.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,190 : 340,572 = 340,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,190/340,572 = 340,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,190x = 340,572 × 340,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,190x = 115,989,287,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,989,287,184/158,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,227.68
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