Finding the Third Proportional to 156,211 and 340,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,211 and 340,690 is: 743,031.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,211 : 340,690 = 340,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,211/340,690 = 340,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,211x = 340,690 × 340,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,211x = 116,069,676,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,069,676,100/156,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,031.39
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