Finding the Third Proportional to 156,708 and 339,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,708 and 339,660 is: 736,203.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,708 : 339,660 = 339,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,708/339,660 = 339,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,708x = 339,660 × 339,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,708x = 115,368,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,368,915,600/156,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,203.10
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