Finding the Third Proportional to 156,656 and 369,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,656 and 369,993 is: 873,856.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,656 : 369,993 = 369,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,656/369,993 = 369,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,656x = 369,993 × 369,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,656x = 136,894,820,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,894,820,049/156,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,856.22
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