Finding the Third Proportional to 156,381 and 334,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,381 and 334,905 is: 717,231.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,381 : 334,905 = 334,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,381/334,905 = 334,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,381x = 334,905 × 334,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,381x = 112,161,359,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,161,359,025/156,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,231.37
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