Finding the Third Proportional to 156,776 and 344,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,776 and 344,656 is: 757,690.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,776 : 344,656 = 344,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,776/344,656 = 344,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,776x = 344,656 × 344,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,776x = 118,787,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,787,758,336/156,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,690.96
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