Finding the Third Proportional to 159,124.50 and 347,773.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,124.50 and 347,773.50 is: 760,074.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,124.50 : 347,773.50 = 347,773.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,124.50/347,773.50 = 347,773.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,124.50x = 347,773.50 × 347,773.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,124.50x = 120,946,407,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,946,407,302.25/159,124.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,074.08
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