Finding the Third Proportional to 156,684 and 369,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,684 and 369,804 is: 872,807.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,684 : 369,804 = 369,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,684/369,804 = 369,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,684x = 369,804 × 369,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,684x = 136,754,998,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,754,998,416/156,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,807.68
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