Finding the Third Proportional to 159,624 and 349,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,624 and 349,164 is: 763,766.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,624 : 349,164 = 349,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,624/349,164 = 349,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,624x = 349,164 × 349,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,624x = 121,915,498,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,915,498,896/159,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,766.72
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