Finding the Third Proportional to 156,904 and 345,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,904 and 345,479 is: 760,692.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,904 : 345,479 = 345,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,904/345,479 = 345,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,904x = 345,479 × 345,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,904x = 119,355,739,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,355,739,441/156,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,692.78
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