Finding the Third Proportional to 156,986 and 223,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,986 and 223,639 is: 318,591.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,986 : 223,639 = 223,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,986/223,639 = 223,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,986x = 223,639 × 223,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,986x = 50,014,402,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,014,402,321/156,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,591.48
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