Finding the Third Proportional to 156,528 and 342,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,528 and 342,594 is: 749,838.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,528 : 342,594 = 342,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,528/342,594 = 342,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,528x = 342,594 × 342,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,528x = 117,370,648,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,370,648,836/156,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,838.04
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