Finding the Third Proportional to 157,071 and 234,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,071 and 234,972 is: 351,508.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,071 : 234,972 = 234,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,071/234,972 = 234,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,071x = 234,972 × 234,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,071x = 55,211,840,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,211,840,784/157,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,508.81
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