Finding the Third Proportional to 159,600 and 242,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,600 and 242,720 is: 369,129.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,600 : 242,720 = 242,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,600/242,720 = 242,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,600x = 242,720 × 242,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,600x = 58,912,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,912,998,400/159,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,129.06
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