Finding the Third Proportional to 159,444 and 335,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,444 and 335,412 is: 705,584.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,444 : 335,412 = 335,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,444/335,412 = 335,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,444x = 335,412 × 335,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,444x = 112,501,209,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,501,209,744/159,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,584.47
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