Finding the Third Proportional to 159,538 and 246,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,538 and 246,998 is: 382,404.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,538 : 246,998 = 246,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,538/246,998 = 246,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,538x = 246,998 × 246,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,538x = 61,008,012,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,008,012,004/159,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,404.27
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