Finding the Third Proportional to 159,384 and 346,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,384 and 346,808 is: 754,629.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,384 : 346,808 = 346,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,384/346,808 = 346,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,384x = 346,808 × 346,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,384x = 120,275,788,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,275,788,864/159,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,629.00
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