Finding the Third Proportional to 156,292 and 338,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,292 and 338,504 is: 733,146.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,292 : 338,504 = 338,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,292/338,504 = 338,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,292x = 338,504 × 338,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,292x = 114,584,958,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,584,958,016/156,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,146.66
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