Finding the Third Proportional to 156,938 and 201,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,938 and 201,503 is: 258,722.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,938 : 201,503 = 201,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,938/201,503 = 201,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,938x = 201,503 × 201,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,938x = 40,603,459,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,603,459,009/156,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,722.93
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