Finding the Third Proportional to 156,147 and 347,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,147 and 347,232 is: 772,157.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,147 : 347,232 = 347,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,147/347,232 = 347,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,147x = 347,232 × 347,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,147x = 120,570,061,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,570,061,824/156,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,157.40
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