Finding the Third Proportional to 100,485 and 159,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,485 and 159,952 is: 254,611.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,485 : 159,952 = 159,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,485/159,952 = 159,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,485x = 159,952 × 159,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,485x = 25,584,642,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,584,642,304/100,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,611.56
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