Finding the Third Proportional to 158,438 and 344,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,438 and 344,308 is: 748,229.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,438 : 344,308 = 344,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,438/344,308 = 344,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,438x = 344,308 × 344,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,438x = 118,547,998,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,547,998,864/158,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,229.58
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