Finding the Third Proportional to 156,377 and 343,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,377 and 343,201 is: 753,224.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,377 : 343,201 = 343,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,377/343,201 = 343,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,377x = 343,201 × 343,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,377x = 117,786,926,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,786,926,401/156,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,224.11
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