Finding the Third Proportional to 157,119 and 339,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,119 and 339,138 is: 732,022.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,119 : 339,138 = 339,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,119/339,138 = 339,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,119x = 339,138 × 339,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,119x = 115,014,583,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,014,583,044/157,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,022.12
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