Finding the Third Proportional to 157,316 and 342,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,316 and 342,276 is: 744,697.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,316 : 342,276 = 342,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,316/342,276 = 342,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,316x = 342,276 × 342,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,316x = 117,152,860,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,152,860,176/157,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,697.68
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