Finding the Third Proportional to 158,620 and 352,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,620 and 352,232 is: 782,167.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,620 : 352,232 = 352,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,620/352,232 = 352,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,620x = 352,232 × 352,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,620x = 124,067,381,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,067,381,824/158,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,167.33
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