Finding the Third Proportional to 157,105.13 and 339,117.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,105.13 and 339,117.75 is: 731,999.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,105.13 : 339,117.75 = 339,117.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,105.13/339,117.75 = 339,117.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,105.13x = 339,117.75 × 339,117.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,105.13x = 115,000,848,365.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,000,848,365.06/157,105.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,999.34
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