Finding the Third Proportional to 159,088 and 346,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,088 and 346,212 is: 753,436.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,088 : 346,212 = 346,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,088/346,212 = 346,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,088x = 346,212 × 346,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,088x = 119,862,748,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,862,748,944/159,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,436.77
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