Finding the Third Proportional to 156,748 and 338,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,748 and 338,430 is: 730,694.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,748 : 338,430 = 338,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,748/338,430 = 338,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,748x = 338,430 × 338,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,748x = 114,534,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,534,864,900/156,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,694.27
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