Finding the Third Proportional to 156,852 and 333,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,852 and 333,933 is: 710,932.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,852 : 333,933 = 333,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,852/333,933 = 333,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,852x = 333,933 × 333,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,852x = 111,511,248,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,511,248,489/156,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,932.91
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