Finding the Third Proportional to 159,969 and 350,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,969 and 350,070 is: 766,079.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,969 : 350,070 = 350,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,969/350,070 = 350,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,969x = 350,070 × 350,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,969x = 122,549,004,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,549,004,900/159,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,079.71
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