Finding the Third Proportional to 156,975 and 348,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,975 and 348,821 is: 775,130.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,975 : 348,821 = 348,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,975/348,821 = 348,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,975x = 348,821 × 348,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,975x = 121,676,090,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,676,090,041/156,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,130.37
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