Finding the Third Proportional to 156,944 and 348,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,944 and 348,758 is: 775,003.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,944 : 348,758 = 348,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,944/348,758 = 348,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,944x = 348,758 × 348,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,944x = 121,632,142,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,632,142,564/156,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,003.46
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