Finding the Third Proportional to 159,439 and 236,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,439 and 236,080 is: 349,561.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,439 : 236,080 = 236,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,439/236,080 = 236,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,439x = 236,080 × 236,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,439x = 55,733,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,733,766,400/159,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,561.69
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