Finding the Third Proportional to 159,716.81 and 341,594.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,716.81 and 341,594.44 is: 730,585.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,716.81 : 341,594.44 = 341,594.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,716.81/341,594.44 = 341,594.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,716.81x = 341,594.44 × 341,594.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,716.81x = 116,686,759,730.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,686,759,730.94/159,716.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,585.33
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