Finding the Third Proportional to 156,794 and 332,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,794 and 332,956 is: 707,040.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,794 : 332,956 = 332,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,794/332,956 = 332,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,794x = 332,956 × 332,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,794x = 110,859,697,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,859,697,936/156,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,040.43
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