Finding the Third Proportional to 156,064 and 368,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,064 and 368,178 is: 868,586.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,064 : 368,178 = 368,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,064/368,178 = 368,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,064x = 368,178 × 368,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,064x = 135,555,039,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,555,039,684/156,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,586.22
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