Finding the Third Proportional to 159,959.25 and 239,694.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,959.25 and 239,694.75 is: 359,176.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,959.25 : 239,694.75 = 239,694.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,959.25/239,694.75 = 239,694.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,959.25x = 239,694.75 × 239,694.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,959.25x = 57,453,573,177.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,453,573,177.56/159,959.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,176.31
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