Finding the Third Proportional to 156,816 and 339,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,816 and 339,552 is: 735,228.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,816 : 339,552 = 339,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,816/339,552 = 339,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,816x = 339,552 × 339,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,816x = 115,295,560,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,295,560,704/156,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,228.30
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