Finding the Third Proportional to 159,965 and 350,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,965 and 350,062 is: 766,063.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,965 : 350,062 = 350,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,965/350,062 = 350,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,965x = 350,062 × 350,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,965x = 122,543,403,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,543,403,844/159,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,063.85
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