Finding the Third Proportional to 158,643 and 344,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,643 and 344,934 is: 749,982.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,643 : 344,934 = 344,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,643/344,934 = 344,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,643x = 344,934 × 344,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,643x = 118,979,464,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,979,464,356/158,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,982.44
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