Finding the Third Proportional to 156,452 and 332,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,452 and 332,296 is: 705,779.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,452 : 332,296 = 332,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,452/332,296 = 332,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,452x = 332,296 × 332,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,452x = 110,420,631,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,420,631,616/156,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,779.61
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