Finding the Third Proportional to 156,698 and 344,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,698 and 344,500 is: 757,382.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,698 : 344,500 = 344,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,698/344,500 = 344,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,698x = 344,500 × 344,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,698x = 118,680,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,680,250,000/156,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,382.03
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