Finding the Third Proportional to 156,620 and 238,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,620 and 238,602 is: 363,497.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,620 : 238,602 = 238,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,620/238,602 = 238,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,620x = 238,602 × 238,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,620x = 56,930,914,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,930,914,404/156,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,497.09
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