Finding the Third Proportional to 156,735 and 369,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,735 and 369,930 is: 873,118.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,735 : 369,930 = 369,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,735/369,930 = 369,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,735x = 369,930 × 369,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,735x = 136,848,204,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,848,204,900/156,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,118.35
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