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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,796 and 370,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,796 and 370,070 is: 873,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,796 : 370,070 = 370,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,796/370,070 = 370,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,796x = 370,070 × 370,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,796x = 136,951,804,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,951,804,900/156,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,439.40

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