Finding the Third Proportional to 159,458 and 246,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,458 and 246,747 is: 381,818.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,458 : 246,747 = 246,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,458/246,747 = 246,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,458x = 246,747 × 246,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,458x = 60,884,082,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,884,082,009/159,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,818.92
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