Finding the Third Proportional to 104,538 and 159,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,538 and 159,263 is: 242,636.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,538 : 159,263 = 159,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,538/159,263 = 159,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,538x = 159,263 × 159,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,538x = 25,364,703,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,364,703,169/104,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,636.20
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