Finding the Third Proportional to 156,972 and 322,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,972 and 322,286 is: 661,699.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,972 : 322,286 = 322,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,972/322,286 = 322,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,972x = 322,286 × 322,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,972x = 103,868,265,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,868,265,796/156,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,699.32
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