Finding the Third Proportional to 157,092 and 323,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,092 and 323,400 is: 665,772.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,092 : 323,400 = 323,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,092/323,400 = 323,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,092x = 323,400 × 323,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,092x = 104,587,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,587,560,000/157,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,772.67
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