Finding the Third Proportional to 156,957 and 335,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,957 and 335,459 is: 716,965.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,957 : 335,459 = 335,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,957/335,459 = 335,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,957x = 335,459 × 335,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,957x = 112,532,740,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,532,740,681/156,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,965.42
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