Finding the Third Proportional to 157,155 and 339,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,155 and 339,204 is: 732,139.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,155 : 339,204 = 339,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,155/339,204 = 339,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,155x = 339,204 × 339,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,155x = 115,059,353,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,059,353,616/157,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,139.31
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