Finding the Third Proportional to 158,639.13 and 346,218.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,639.13 and 346,218.05 is: 755,595.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,639.13 : 346,218.05 = 346,218.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,639.13/346,218.05 = 346,218.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,639.13x = 346,218.05 × 346,218.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,639.13x = 119,866,935,981.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,866,935,981.94/158,639.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,595.00
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