Finding the Third Proportional to 156,352 and 341,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,352 and 341,379 is: 745,367.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,352 : 341,379 = 341,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,352/341,379 = 341,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,352x = 341,379 × 341,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,352x = 116,539,621,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,539,621,641/156,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,367.00
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