Finding the Third Proportional to 158,612 and 233,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,612 and 233,536 is: 343,852.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,612 : 233,536 = 233,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,612/233,536 = 233,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,612x = 233,536 × 233,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,612x = 54,539,063,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,539,063,296/158,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,852.06
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