Finding the Third Proportional to 159,540 and 345,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,540 and 345,496 is: 748,197.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,540 : 345,496 = 345,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,540/345,496 = 345,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,540x = 345,496 × 345,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,540x = 119,367,486,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,367,486,016/159,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,197.86
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