Finding the Third Proportional to 159,456 and 338,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,456 and 338,348 is: 717,937.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,456 : 338,348 = 338,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,456/338,348 = 338,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,456x = 338,348 × 338,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,456x = 114,479,369,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,479,369,104/159,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,937.04
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