Finding the Third Proportional to 159,792 and 347,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,792 and 347,776 is: 756,909.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,792 : 347,776 = 347,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,792/347,776 = 347,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,792x = 347,776 × 347,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,792x = 120,948,146,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,948,146,176/159,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,909.90
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