Finding the Third Proportional to 156,660 and 370,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,660 and 370,003 is: 873,881.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,660 : 370,003 = 370,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,660/370,003 = 370,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,660x = 370,003 × 370,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,660x = 136,902,220,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,902,220,009/156,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,881.14
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