Finding the Third Proportional to 159,976 and 350,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,976 and 350,080 is: 766,089.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,976 : 350,080 = 350,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,976/350,080 = 350,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,976x = 350,080 × 350,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,976x = 122,556,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,556,006,400/159,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,089.95
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