Finding the Third Proportional to 156,971 and 234,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,971 and 234,829 is: 351,304.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,971 : 234,829 = 234,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,971/234,829 = 234,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,971x = 234,829 × 234,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,971x = 55,144,659,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,144,659,241/156,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,304.76
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