Finding the Third Proportional to 156,810 and 235,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,810 and 235,569 is: 353,885.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,810 : 235,569 = 235,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,810/235,569 = 235,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,810x = 235,569 × 235,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,810x = 55,492,753,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,492,753,761/156,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,885.30
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