Finding the Third Proportional to 156,154 and 335,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,154 and 335,992 is: 722,944.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,154 : 335,992 = 335,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,154/335,992 = 335,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,154x = 335,992 × 335,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,154x = 112,890,624,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,890,624,064/156,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,944.17
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