Finding the Third Proportional to 156,938 and 236,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,938 and 236,880 is: 357,543.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,938 : 236,880 = 236,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,938/236,880 = 236,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,938x = 236,880 × 236,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,938x = 56,112,134,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,112,134,400/156,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,543.33
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