Finding the Third Proportional to 156,897 and 240,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,897 and 240,057 is: 367,294.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,897 : 240,057 = 240,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,897/240,057 = 240,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,897x = 240,057 × 240,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,897x = 57,627,363,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,627,363,249/156,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,294.23
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