Finding the Third Proportional to 156,394 and 343,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,394 and 343,892 is: 756,178.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,394 : 343,892 = 343,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,394/343,892 = 343,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,394x = 343,892 × 343,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,394x = 118,261,707,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,261,707,664/156,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,178.04
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