Finding the Third Proportional to 156,680 and 344,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,680 and 344,464 is: 757,310.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,680 : 344,464 = 344,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,680/344,464 = 344,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,680x = 344,464 × 344,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,680x = 118,655,447,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,655,447,296/156,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,310.74
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