Finding the Third Proportional to 158,868 and 232,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,868 and 232,956 is: 341,594.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,868 : 232,956 = 232,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,868/232,956 = 232,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,868x = 232,956 × 232,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,868x = 54,268,497,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,268,497,936/158,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,594.90
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