Finding the Third Proportional to 158,464 and 348,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,464 and 348,028 is: 764,359.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,464 : 348,028 = 348,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,464/348,028 = 348,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,464x = 348,028 × 348,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,464x = 121,123,488,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,123,488,784/158,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,359.66
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