Finding the Third Proportional to 156,728 and 348,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,728 and 348,336 is: 774,194.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,728 : 348,336 = 348,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,728/348,336 = 348,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,728x = 348,336 × 348,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,728x = 121,337,968,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,337,968,896/156,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,194.58
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