Finding the Third Proportional to 158,220 and 347,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,220 and 347,544 is: 763,410.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,220 : 347,544 = 347,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,220/347,544 = 347,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,220x = 347,544 × 347,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,220x = 120,786,831,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,786,831,936/158,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,410.64
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