Finding the Third Proportional to 159,762 and 211,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,762 and 211,995 is: 281,305.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,762 : 211,995 = 211,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,762/211,995 = 211,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,762x = 211,995 × 211,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,762x = 44,941,880,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,941,880,025/159,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,305.19
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