Finding the Third Proportional to 157,604 and 236,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,604 and 236,406 is: 354,609
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,604 : 236,406 = 236,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,604/236,406 = 236,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,604x = 236,406 × 236,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,604x = 55,887,796,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,887,796,836/157,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,609
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