Finding the Third Proportional to 157,044 and 345,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,044 and 345,191 is: 758,748.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,044 : 345,191 = 345,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,044/345,191 = 345,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,044x = 345,191 × 345,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,044x = 119,156,826,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,156,826,481/157,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,748.04
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