Finding the Third Proportional to 156,866.63 and 242,382.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,866.63 and 242,382.38 is: 374,516.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,866.63 : 242,382.38 = 242,382.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,866.63/242,382.38 = 242,382.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,866.63x = 242,382.38 × 242,382.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,866.63x = 58,749,215,710.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,749,215,710.64/156,866.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,516.99
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