Finding the Third Proportional to 158,593 and 332,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,593 and 332,755 is: 698,176.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,593 : 332,755 = 332,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,593/332,755 = 332,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,593x = 332,755 × 332,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,593x = 110,725,890,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,725,890,025/158,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,176.40
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