Finding the Third Proportional to 159,785 and 230,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,785 and 230,173 is: 331,568.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,785 : 230,173 = 230,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,785/230,173 = 230,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,785x = 230,173 × 230,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,785x = 52,979,609,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,979,609,929/159,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,568.11
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