Finding the Third Proportional to 157,154 and 339,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,154 and 339,202 is: 732,135.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,154 : 339,202 = 339,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,154/339,202 = 339,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,154x = 339,202 × 339,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,154x = 115,057,996,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,057,996,804/157,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,135.34
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