Finding the Third Proportional to 158,475 and 348,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,475 and 348,054 is: 764,420.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,475 : 348,054 = 348,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,475/348,054 = 348,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,475x = 348,054 × 348,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,475x = 121,141,586,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,141,586,916/158,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,420.80
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