Finding the Third Proportional to 158,643 and 343,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,643 and 343,422 is: 743,421.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,643 : 343,422 = 343,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,643/343,422 = 343,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,643x = 343,422 × 343,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,643x = 117,938,670,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,938,670,084/158,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,421.83
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