Finding the Third Proportional to 156,748 and 235,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,748 and 235,120 is: 352,677.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,748 : 235,120 = 235,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,748/235,120 = 235,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,748x = 235,120 × 235,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,748x = 55,281,414,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,281,414,400/156,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,677.00
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