Finding the Third Proportional to 158,536 and 330,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,536 and 330,194 is: 687,718.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,536 : 330,194 = 330,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,536/330,194 = 330,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,536x = 330,194 × 330,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,536x = 109,028,077,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,028,077,636/158,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,718.11
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