Finding the Third Proportional to 159,162 and 248,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,162 and 248,430 is: 387,765.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,162 : 248,430 = 248,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,162/248,430 = 248,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,162x = 248,430 × 248,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,162x = 61,717,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,717,464,900/159,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,765.08
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