Finding the Third Proportional to 157,309 and 340,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,309 and 340,861 is: 738,585.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,309 : 340,861 = 340,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,309/340,861 = 340,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,309x = 340,861 × 340,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,309x = 116,186,221,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,186,221,321/157,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,585.98
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