Finding the Third Proportional to 156,737 and 348,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,737 and 348,466 is: 774,728.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,737 : 348,466 = 348,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,737/348,466 = 348,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,737x = 348,466 × 348,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,737x = 121,428,553,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,428,553,156/156,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,728.07
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