Finding the Third Proportional to 159,864 and 240,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,864 and 240,208 is: 360,931.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,864 : 240,208 = 240,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,864/240,208 = 240,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,864x = 240,208 × 240,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,864x = 57,699,883,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,699,883,264/159,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,931.06
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