Finding the Third Proportional to 156,440 and 242,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,440 and 242,344 is: 375,419.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,440 : 242,344 = 242,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,440/242,344 = 242,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,440x = 242,344 × 242,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,440x = 58,730,614,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,730,614,336/156,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,419.42
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