Finding the Third Proportional to 159,004 and 215,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,004 and 215,177 is: 291,194.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,004 : 215,177 = 215,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,004/215,177 = 215,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,004x = 215,177 × 215,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,004x = 46,301,141,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,301,141,329/159,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,194.82
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