Finding the Third Proportional to 157,282 and 342,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,282 and 342,211 is: 744,575.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,282 : 342,211 = 342,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,282/342,211 = 342,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,282x = 342,211 × 342,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,282x = 117,108,368,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,108,368,521/157,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,575.78
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