Finding the Third Proportional to 159,772 and 250,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,772 and 250,626 is: 393,143.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,772 : 250,626 = 250,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,772/250,626 = 250,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,772x = 250,626 × 250,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,772x = 62,813,391,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,813,391,876/159,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,143.93
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