Finding the Third Proportional to 159,554 and 345,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,554 and 345,524 is: 748,253.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,554 : 345,524 = 345,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,554/345,524 = 345,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,554x = 345,524 × 345,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,554x = 119,386,834,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,386,834,576/159,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,253.47
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