Finding the Third Proportional to 159,697 and 351,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,697 and 351,799 is: 774,983.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,697 : 351,799 = 351,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,697/351,799 = 351,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,697x = 351,799 × 351,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,697x = 123,762,536,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,762,536,401/159,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,983.48
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