Finding the Third Proportional to 156,776 and 234,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,776 and 234,794 is: 351,636.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,776 : 234,794 = 234,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,776/234,794 = 234,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,776x = 234,794 × 234,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,776x = 55,128,222,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,128,222,436/156,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,636.87
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