Finding the Third Proportional to 156,766 and 238,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,766 and 238,431 is: 362,638.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,766 : 238,431 = 238,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,766/238,431 = 238,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,766x = 238,431 × 238,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,766x = 56,849,341,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,849,341,761/156,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,638.21
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