Finding the Third Proportional to 156,204 and 341,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,204 and 341,298 is: 745,719.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,204 : 341,298 = 341,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,204/341,298 = 341,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,204x = 341,298 × 341,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,204x = 116,484,324,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,484,324,804/156,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,719.22
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