Finding the Third Proportional to 159,934.50 and 344,472.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,934.50 and 344,472.75 is: 741,937.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,934.50 : 344,472.75 = 344,472.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,934.50/344,472.75 = 344,472.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,934.50x = 344,472.75 × 344,472.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,934.50x = 118,661,475,492.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,661,475,492.56/159,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,937.95
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