Finding the Third Proportional to 156,466 and 320,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,466 and 320,369 is: 655,965.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,466 : 320,369 = 320,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,466/320,369 = 320,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,466x = 320,369 × 320,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,466x = 102,636,296,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,636,296,161/156,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,965.49
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