Finding the Third Proportional to 158,382 and 336,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,382 and 336,198 is: 713,648.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,382 : 336,198 = 336,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,382/336,198 = 336,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,382x = 336,198 × 336,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,382x = 113,029,095,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,029,095,204/158,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,648.62
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