Finding the Third Proportional to 159,813 and 334,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,813 and 334,935 is: 701,954.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,813 : 334,935 = 334,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,813/334,935 = 334,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,813x = 334,935 × 334,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,813x = 112,181,454,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,181,454,225/159,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,954.50
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