Finding the Third Proportional to 159,185 and 240,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,185 and 240,827 is: 364,341.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,185 : 240,827 = 240,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,185/240,827 = 240,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,185x = 240,827 × 240,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,185x = 57,997,643,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,997,643,929/159,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,341.14
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