Finding the Third Proportional to 158,327.16 and 323,101.41
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,327.16 and 323,101.41 is: 659,359.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,327.16 : 323,101.41 = 323,101.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,327.16/323,101.41 = 323,101.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,327.16x = 323,101.41 × 323,101.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,327.16x = 104,394,518,720.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,394,518,720.73/158,327.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,359.53
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