Finding the Third Proportional to 156,947.63 and 341,916.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,947.63 and 341,916.19 is: 744,877.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,947.63 : 341,916.19 = 341,916.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,947.63/341,916.19 = 341,916.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,947.63x = 341,916.19 × 341,916.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,947.63x = 116,906,679,274.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,906,679,274.54/156,947.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,877.02
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