Finding the Third Proportional to 157,322 and 342,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,322 and 342,288 is: 744,721.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,322 : 342,288 = 342,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,322/342,288 = 342,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,322x = 342,288 × 342,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,322x = 117,161,074,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,161,074,944/157,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,721.49
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