Finding the Third Proportional to 104,542 and 159,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,542 and 159,269 is: 242,645.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,542 : 159,269 = 159,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,542/159,269 = 159,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,542x = 159,269 × 159,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,542x = 25,366,614,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,366,614,361/104,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,645.20
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