Finding the Third Proportional to 158,874 and 349,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,874 and 349,733 is: 769,875.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,874 : 349,733 = 349,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,874/349,733 = 349,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,874x = 349,733 × 349,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,874x = 122,313,171,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,313,171,289/158,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,875.32
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