Finding the Third Proportional to 159,857 and 238,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,857 and 238,687 is: 356,390.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,857 : 238,687 = 238,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,857/238,687 = 238,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,857x = 238,687 × 238,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,857x = 56,971,483,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,971,483,969/159,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,390.30
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