Finding the Third Proportional to 156,948 and 335,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,948 and 335,436 is: 716,908.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,948 : 335,436 = 335,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,948/335,436 = 335,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,948x = 335,436 × 335,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,948x = 112,517,310,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,517,310,096/156,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,908.21
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