Finding the Third Proportional to 159,534 and 348,045.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,534 and 348,045.75 is: 759,310.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,534 : 348,045.75 = 348,045.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,534/348,045.75 = 348,045.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,534x = 348,045.75 × 348,045.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,534x = 121,135,844,093.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,135,844,093.06/159,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,310.52
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