Finding the Third Proportional to 159,524 and 350,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,524 and 350,494 is: 770,078.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,524 : 350,494 = 350,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,524/350,494 = 350,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,524x = 350,494 × 350,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,524x = 122,846,044,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,846,044,036/159,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,078.76
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