Finding the Third Proportional to 157,528 and 341,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,528 and 341,296 is: 739,442.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,528 : 341,296 = 341,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,528/341,296 = 341,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,528x = 341,296 × 341,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,528x = 116,482,959,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,482,959,616/157,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,442.89
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