Finding the Third Proportional to 159,822 and 242,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,822 and 242,649 is: 368,400.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,822 : 242,649 = 242,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,822/242,649 = 242,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,822x = 242,649 × 242,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,822x = 58,878,537,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,878,537,201/159,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,400.70
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