Finding the Third Proportional to 157,515 and 339,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,515 and 339,917 is: 733,540.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,515 : 339,917 = 339,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,515/339,917 = 339,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,515x = 339,917 × 339,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,515x = 115,543,566,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,543,566,889/157,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,540.09
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