Finding the Third Proportional to 156,962 and 335,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,962 and 335,469 is: 716,985.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,962 : 335,469 = 335,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,962/335,469 = 335,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,962x = 335,469 × 335,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,962x = 112,539,449,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,539,449,961/156,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,985.32
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