Finding the Third Proportional to 156,774 and 340,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,774 and 340,926 is: 741,389.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,774 : 340,926 = 340,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,774/340,926 = 340,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,774x = 340,926 × 340,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,774x = 116,230,537,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,230,537,476/156,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,389.12
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