Finding the Third Proportional to 156,970 and 201,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,970 and 201,550 is: 258,790.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,970 : 201,550 = 201,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,970/201,550 = 201,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,970x = 201,550 × 201,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,970x = 40,622,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,622,402,500/156,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,790.87
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