Finding the Third Proportional to 159,128 and 350,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,128 and 350,248 is: 770,911.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,128 : 350,248 = 350,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,128/350,248 = 350,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,128x = 350,248 × 350,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,128x = 122,673,661,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,673,661,504/159,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,911.85
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