Finding the Third Proportional to 157,546 and 242,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,546 and 242,160 is: 372,218.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,546 : 242,160 = 242,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,546/242,160 = 242,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,546x = 242,160 × 242,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,546x = 58,641,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,641,465,600/157,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,218.05
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