Finding the Third Proportional to 118,366 and 159,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,366 and 159,973 is: 216,205.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,366 : 159,973 = 159,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,366/159,973 = 159,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,366x = 159,973 × 159,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,366x = 25,591,360,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,591,360,729/118,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,205.34
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