Finding the Third Proportional to 156,964 and 339,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,964 and 339,684 is: 735,106.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,964 : 339,684 = 339,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,964/339,684 = 339,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,964x = 339,684 × 339,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,964x = 115,385,219,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,385,219,856/156,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,106.27
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