Finding the Third Proportional to 156,946 and 343,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,946 and 343,554 is: 752,037.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,946 : 343,554 = 343,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,946/343,554 = 343,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,946x = 343,554 × 343,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,946x = 118,029,350,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,029,350,916/156,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,037.97
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