Finding the Third Proportional to 158,604 and 348,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,604 and 348,750 is: 766,856.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,604 : 348,750 = 348,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,604/348,750 = 348,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,604x = 348,750 × 348,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,604x = 121,626,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,626,562,500/158,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,856.84
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