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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,114 and 368,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,114 and 368,402 is: 869,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,114 : 368,402 = 368,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,114/368,402 = 368,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,114x = 368,402 × 368,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,114x = 135,720,033,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,720,033,604/156,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,364.91

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