Finding the Third Proportional to 156,680 and 235,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,680 and 235,368 is: 353,574.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,680 : 235,368 = 235,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,680/235,368 = 235,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,680x = 235,368 × 235,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,680x = 55,398,095,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,398,095,424/156,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,574.77
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