Finding the Third Proportional to 104,892 and 159,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,892 and 159,597 is: 242,832.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,892 : 159,597 = 159,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,892/159,597 = 159,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,892x = 159,597 × 159,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,892x = 25,471,202,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,471,202,409/104,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,832.65
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