Finding the Third Proportional to 156,741 and 348,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,741 and 348,474 is: 774,743.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,741 : 348,474 = 348,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,741/348,474 = 348,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,741x = 348,474 × 348,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,741x = 121,434,128,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,434,128,676/156,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,743.87
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