Finding the Third Proportional to 159,353 and 366,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,353 and 366,982 is: 845,141.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,353 : 366,982 = 366,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,353/366,982 = 366,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,353x = 366,982 × 366,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,353x = 134,675,788,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,675,788,324/159,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,141.22
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