Finding the Third Proportional to 79,621.50 and 159,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,621.50 and 159,243 is: 318,486
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,621.50 : 159,243 = 159,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,621.50/159,243 = 159,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,621.50x = 159,243 × 159,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,621.50x = 25,358,333,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,358,333,049/79,621.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,486
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