Finding the Third Proportional to 158,440 and 352,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,440 and 352,306 is: 783,384.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,440 : 352,306 = 352,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,440/352,306 = 352,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,440x = 352,306 × 352,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,440x = 124,119,517,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,119,517,636/158,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,384.99
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