Finding the Third Proportional to 156,878 and 236,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,878 and 236,795 is: 357,423.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,878 : 236,795 = 236,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,878/236,795 = 236,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,878x = 236,795 × 236,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,878x = 56,071,872,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,071,872,025/156,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,423.42
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