Finding the Third Proportional to 159,102 and 343,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,102 and 343,107 is: 739,917.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,102 : 343,107 = 343,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,102/343,107 = 343,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,102x = 343,107 × 343,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,102x = 117,722,413,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,722,413,449/159,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,917.87
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