Finding the Third Proportional to 156,567 and 348,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,567 and 348,991 is: 777,907.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,567 : 348,991 = 348,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,567/348,991 = 348,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,567x = 348,991 × 348,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,567x = 121,794,718,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,794,718,081/156,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,907.98
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