Finding the Third Proportional to 156,411 and 340,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,411 and 340,758 is: 742,377.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,411 : 340,758 = 340,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,411/340,758 = 340,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,411x = 340,758 × 340,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,411x = 116,116,014,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,116,014,564/156,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,377.55
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