Finding the Third Proportional to 156,780 and 370,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,780 and 370,038 is: 873,377.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,780 : 370,038 = 370,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,780/370,038 = 370,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,780x = 370,038 × 370,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,780x = 136,928,121,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,928,121,444/156,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,377.48
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