Finding the Third Proportional to 156,432 and 207,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,432 and 207,432 is: 275,059.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,432 : 207,432 = 207,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,432/207,432 = 207,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,432x = 207,432 × 207,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,432x = 43,028,034,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,028,034,624/156,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,059.03
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