Finding the Third Proportional to 156,218 and 236,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,218 and 236,518 is: 358,094.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,218 : 236,518 = 236,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,218/236,518 = 236,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,218x = 236,518 × 236,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,218x = 55,940,764,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,940,764,324/156,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,094.23
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