Finding the Third Proportional to 156,968 and 343,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,968 and 343,278 is: 750,724.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,968 : 343,278 = 343,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,968/343,278 = 343,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,968x = 343,278 × 343,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,968x = 117,839,785,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,839,785,284/156,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,724.89
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