Finding the Third Proportional to 156,736 and 343,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,736 and 343,516 is: 752,879.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,736 : 343,516 = 343,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,736/343,516 = 343,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,736x = 343,516 × 343,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,736x = 118,003,242,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,003,242,256/156,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,879.00
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