Finding the Third Proportional to 157,522 and 341,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,522 and 341,288 is: 739,436.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,522 : 341,288 = 341,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,522/341,288 = 341,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,522x = 341,288 × 341,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,522x = 116,477,498,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,477,498,944/157,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,436.39
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