Finding the Third Proportional to 159,718 and 239,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,718 and 239,557 is: 359,305.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,718 : 239,557 = 239,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,718/239,557 = 239,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,718x = 239,557 × 239,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,718x = 57,387,556,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,387,556,249/159,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,305.50
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