Finding the Third Proportional to 156,646 and 335,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,646 and 335,452 is: 718,358.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,646 : 335,452 = 335,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,646/335,452 = 335,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,646x = 335,452 × 335,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,646x = 112,528,044,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,528,044,304/156,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,358.87
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