Finding the Third Proportional to 159,439 and 335,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,439 and 335,402 is: 705,564.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,439 : 335,402 = 335,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,439/335,402 = 335,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,439x = 335,402 × 335,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,439x = 112,494,501,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,494,501,604/159,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,564.52
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