Finding the Third Proportional to 156,960 and 348,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,960 and 348,790 is: 775,066.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,960 : 348,790 = 348,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,960/348,790 = 348,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,960x = 348,790 × 348,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,960x = 121,654,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,654,464,100/156,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,066.67
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