Finding the Third Proportional to 156,214 and 323,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,214 and 323,505 is: 669,949.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,214 : 323,505 = 323,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,214/323,505 = 323,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,214x = 323,505 × 323,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,214x = 104,655,485,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,655,485,025/156,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,949.46
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