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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,954 and 340,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,954 and 340,011 is: 736,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,954 : 340,011 = 340,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,954/340,011 = 340,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,954x = 340,011 × 340,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,954x = 115,607,480,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,607,480,121/156,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,569.19

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