Finding the Third Proportional to 156,988 and 335,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,988 and 335,524 is: 717,101.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,988 : 335,524 = 335,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,988/335,524 = 335,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,988x = 335,524 × 335,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,988x = 112,576,354,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,576,354,576/156,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,101.65
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