Finding the Third Proportional to 156.38 and 343.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 156.38 and 343.13 is: 752.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156.38 : 343.13 = 343.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156.38/343.13 = 343.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156.38x = 343.13 × 343.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156.38x = 117,734.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,734.77/156.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752.90
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