Finding the Third Proportional to 159,842 and 248,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,842 and 248,349 is: 385,863.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,842 : 248,349 = 248,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,842/248,349 = 248,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,842x = 248,349 × 248,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,842x = 61,677,225,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,677,225,801/159,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,863.70
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