Finding the Third Proportional to 156,624 and 341,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,624 and 341,192 is: 743,257.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,624 : 341,192 = 341,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,624/341,192 = 341,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,624x = 341,192 × 341,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,624x = 116,411,980,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,411,980,864/156,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,257.62
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