Finding the Third Proportional to 156,948 and 348,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,948 and 348,766 is: 775,019.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,948 : 348,766 = 348,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,948/348,766 = 348,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,948x = 348,766 × 348,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,948x = 121,637,722,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,637,722,756/156,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,019.26
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