Finding the Third Proportional to 156,062 and 338,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,062 and 338,694 is: 735,051.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,062 : 338,694 = 338,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,062/338,694 = 338,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,062x = 338,694 × 338,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,062x = 114,713,625,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,713,625,636/156,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,051.62
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