Finding the Third Proportional to 156,194 and 323,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,194 and 323,458 is: 669,840.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,194 : 323,458 = 323,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,194/323,458 = 323,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,194x = 323,458 × 323,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,194x = 104,625,077,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,625,077,764/156,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,840.57
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