Finding the Third Proportional to 156,911 and 339,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,911 and 339,580 is: 734,904.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,911 : 339,580 = 339,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,911/339,580 = 339,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,911x = 339,580 × 339,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,911x = 115,314,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,314,576,400/156,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,904.35
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