Finding the Third Proportional to 159,006 and 353,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,006 and 353,004 is: 783,692.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,006 : 353,004 = 353,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,006/353,004 = 353,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,006x = 353,004 × 353,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,006x = 124,611,824,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,611,824,016/159,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,692.59
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