Finding the Third Proportional to 157,134 and 339,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,134 and 339,474 is: 733,403.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,134 : 339,474 = 339,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,134/339,474 = 339,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,134x = 339,474 × 339,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,134x = 115,242,596,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,242,596,676/157,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,403.32
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