Finding the Third Proportional to 158,216 and 345,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,216 and 345,608 is: 754,948.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,216 : 345,608 = 345,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,216/345,608 = 345,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,216x = 345,608 × 345,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,216x = 119,444,889,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,444,889,664/158,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,948.23
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