Finding the Third Proportional to 158,768 and 342,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,768 and 342,463 is: 738,693.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,768 : 342,463 = 342,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,768/342,463 = 342,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,768x = 342,463 × 342,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,768x = 117,280,906,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,280,906,369/158,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,693.61
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