Finding the Third Proportional to 159,448 and 346,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,448 and 346,922 is: 754,822.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,448 : 346,922 = 346,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,448/346,922 = 346,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,448x = 346,922 × 346,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,448x = 120,354,874,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,354,874,084/159,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,822.10
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