Finding the Third Proportional to 208,158 and 329,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,158 and 329,295 is: 520,927.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,158 : 329,295 = 329,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,158/329,295 = 329,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,158x = 329,295 × 329,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,158x = 108,435,197,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,435,197,025/208,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,927.36
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