Finding the Third Proportional to 158,346 and 332,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,346 and 332,052 is: 696,313.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,346 : 332,052 = 332,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,346/332,052 = 332,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,346x = 332,052 × 332,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,346x = 110,258,530,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,258,530,704/158,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,313.96
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