Finding the Third Proportional to 156,773 and 235,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,773 and 235,512 is: 353,797.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,773 : 235,512 = 235,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,773/235,512 = 235,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,773x = 235,512 × 235,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,773x = 55,465,902,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,465,902,144/156,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,797.54
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