Finding the Third Proportional to 157,346 and 235,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,346 and 235,971 is: 353,884.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,346 : 235,971 = 235,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,346/235,971 = 235,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,346x = 235,971 × 235,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,346x = 55,682,312,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,682,312,841/157,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,884.51
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