Finding the Third Proportional to 156,778 and 370,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,778 and 370,025 is: 873,327.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,778 : 370,025 = 370,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,778/370,025 = 370,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,778x = 370,025 × 370,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,778x = 136,918,500,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,918,500,625/156,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,327.26
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