Finding the Third Proportional to 159,900 and 351,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,900 and 351,996 is: 774,866.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,900 : 351,996 = 351,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,900/351,996 = 351,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,900x = 351,996 × 351,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,900x = 123,901,184,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,901,184,016/159,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,866.69
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