Finding the Third Proportional to 159,711 and 239,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,711 and 239,571 is: 359,363.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,711 : 239,571 = 239,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,711/239,571 = 239,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,711x = 239,571 × 239,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,711x = 57,394,264,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,394,264,041/159,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,363.25
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