Finding the Third Proportional to 159,051 and 346,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,051 and 346,683 is: 755,663.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,051 : 346,683 = 346,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,051/346,683 = 346,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,051x = 346,683 × 346,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,051x = 120,189,102,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,189,102,489/159,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,663.92
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