Finding the Third Proportional to 159,057 and 346,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,057 and 346,113 is: 753,152.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,057 : 346,113 = 346,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,057/346,113 = 346,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,057x = 346,113 × 346,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,057x = 119,794,208,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,794,208,769/159,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,152.70
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