Finding the Third Proportional to 158,826 and 349,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,826 and 349,134 is: 767,472.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,826 : 349,134 = 349,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,826/349,134 = 349,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,826x = 349,134 × 349,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,826x = 121,894,549,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,894,549,956/158,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,472.26
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