Finding the Third Proportional to 159,781 and 254,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,781 and 254,366 is: 404,942.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,781 : 254,366 = 254,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,781/254,366 = 254,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,781x = 254,366 × 254,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,781x = 64,702,061,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,702,061,956/159,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,942.15
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