Finding the Third Proportional to 158,984 and 336,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,984 and 336,922 is: 714,011.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,984 : 336,922 = 336,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,984/336,922 = 336,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,984x = 336,922 × 336,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,984x = 113,516,434,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,516,434,084/158,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,011.69
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