Finding the Third Proportional to 159,424 and 335,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,424 and 335,376 is: 705,521.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,424 : 335,376 = 335,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,424/335,376 = 335,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,424x = 335,376 × 335,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,424x = 112,477,061,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,477,061,376/159,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,521.51
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