Finding the Third Proportional to 158,787.75 and 340,599.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,787.75 and 340,599.75 is: 730,586.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,787.75 : 340,599.75 = 340,599.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,787.75/340,599.75 = 340,599.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,787.75x = 340,599.75 × 340,599.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,787.75x = 116,008,189,700.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,008,189,700.06/158,787.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,586.52
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