Finding the Third Proportional to 156,150 and 347,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,150 and 347,238 is: 772,169.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,150 : 347,238 = 347,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,150/347,238 = 347,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,150x = 347,238 × 347,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,150x = 120,574,228,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,574,228,644/156,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,169.25
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