Finding the Third Proportional to 159,474 and 256,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,474 and 256,950 is: 414,006.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,474 : 256,950 = 256,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,474/256,950 = 256,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,474x = 256,950 × 256,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,474x = 66,023,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,023,302,500/159,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,006.69
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