Finding the Third Proportional to 156,916 and 342,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,916 and 342,989 is: 749,709.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,916 : 342,989 = 342,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,916/342,989 = 342,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,916x = 342,989 × 342,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,916x = 117,641,454,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,641,454,121/156,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,709.74
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