Finding the Third Proportional to 156,376 and 340,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,376 and 340,819 is: 742,809.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,376 : 340,819 = 340,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,376/340,819 = 340,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,376x = 340,819 × 340,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,376x = 116,157,590,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,157,590,761/156,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,809.58
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