Finding the Third Proportional to 157,224 and 329,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,224 and 329,028 is: 688,568.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,224 : 329,028 = 329,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,224/329,028 = 329,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,224x = 329,028 × 329,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,224x = 108,259,424,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,259,424,784/157,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,568.06
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