Finding the Third Proportional to 156,006 and 256,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,006 and 256,257 is: 420,930.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,006 : 256,257 = 256,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,006/256,257 = 256,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,006x = 256,257 × 256,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,006x = 65,667,650,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,667,650,049/156,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,930.29
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