Finding the Third Proportional to 157,040 and 242,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,040 and 242,616 is: 374,825.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,040 : 242,616 = 242,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,040/242,616 = 242,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,040x = 242,616 × 242,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,040x = 58,862,523,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,862,523,456/157,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,825.03
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