Finding the Third Proportional to 156,581 and 209,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,581 and 209,743 is: 280,954.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,581 : 209,743 = 209,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,581/209,743 = 209,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,581x = 209,743 × 209,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,581x = 43,992,126,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,992,126,049/156,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,954.43
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