Finding the Third Proportional to 158,982 and 336,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,982 and 336,918 is: 714,003.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,982 : 336,918 = 336,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,982/336,918 = 336,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,982x = 336,918 × 336,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,982x = 113,513,738,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,513,738,724/158,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,003.72
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