Finding the Third Proportional to 156,066 and 368,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,066 and 368,183 is: 868,598.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,066 : 368,183 = 368,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,066/368,183 = 368,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,066x = 368,183 × 368,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,066x = 135,558,721,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,558,721,489/156,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,598.68
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