Finding the Third Proportional to 156,356 and 242,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,356 and 242,420 is: 375,856.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,356 : 242,420 = 242,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,356/242,420 = 242,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,356x = 242,420 × 242,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,356x = 58,767,456,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,767,456,400/156,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,856.74
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