Finding the Third Proportional to 158,364 and 329,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,364 and 329,835 is: 686,968.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,364 : 329,835 = 329,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,364/329,835 = 329,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,364x = 329,835 × 329,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,364x = 108,791,127,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,791,127,225/158,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,968.80
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