Finding the Third Proportional to 156,560 and 223,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,560 and 223,816 is: 319,964.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,560 : 223,816 = 223,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,560/223,816 = 223,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,560x = 223,816 × 223,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,560x = 50,093,601,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,093,601,856/156,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,964.24
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