Finding the Third Proportional to 156,953 and 228,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,953 and 228,136 is: 331,602.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,953 : 228,136 = 228,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,953/228,136 = 228,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,953x = 228,136 × 228,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,953x = 52,046,034,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,046,034,496/156,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,602.67
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