Finding the Third Proportional to 156,426 and 330,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,426 and 330,066 is: 696,454.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,426 : 330,066 = 330,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,426/330,066 = 330,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,426x = 330,066 × 330,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,426x = 108,943,564,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,943,564,356/156,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,454.33
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