Finding the Third Proportional to 159,960 and 350,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,960 and 350,052 is: 766,044.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,960 : 350,052 = 350,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,960/350,052 = 350,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,960x = 350,052 × 350,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,960x = 122,536,402,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,536,402,704/159,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,044.03
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