Finding the Third Proportional to 159,669 and 266,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,669 and 266,103 is: 443,485.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,669 : 266,103 = 266,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,669/266,103 = 266,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,669x = 266,103 × 266,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,669x = 70,810,806,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,810,806,609/159,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,485.00
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