Finding the Third Proportional to 157,545 and 345,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,545 and 345,714 is: 758,628.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,545 : 345,714 = 345,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,545/345,714 = 345,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,545x = 345,714 × 345,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,545x = 119,518,169,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,518,169,796/157,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,628.77
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