Finding the Third Proportional to 157,984 and 256,669.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,984 and 256,669.50 is: 416,999.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,984 : 256,669.50 = 256,669.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,984/256,669.50 = 256,669.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,984x = 256,669.50 × 256,669.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,984x = 65,879,232,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,879,232,230.25/157,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,999.39
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