Finding the Third Proportional to 156,130 and 343,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,130 and 343,362 is: 755,123.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,130 : 343,362 = 343,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,130/343,362 = 343,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,130x = 343,362 × 343,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,130x = 117,897,463,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,897,463,044/156,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,123.70
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