Finding the Third Proportional to 159,656 and 221,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,656 and 221,986 is: 308,649.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,656 : 221,986 = 221,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,656/221,986 = 221,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,656x = 221,986 × 221,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,656x = 49,277,784,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,277,784,196/159,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,649.75
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