Finding the Third Proportional to 157,296 and 342,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,296 and 342,236 is: 744,618.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,296 : 342,236 = 342,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,296/342,236 = 342,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,296x = 342,236 × 342,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,296x = 117,125,479,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,125,479,696/157,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,618.30
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