Finding the Third Proportional to 156,980 and 201,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,980 and 201,565 is: 258,812.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,980 : 201,565 = 201,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,980/201,565 = 201,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,980x = 201,565 × 201,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,980x = 40,628,449,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,628,449,225/156,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,812.90
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