Finding the Third Proportional to 157,576 and 235,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,576 and 235,816 is: 352,903.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,576 : 235,816 = 235,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,576/235,816 = 235,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,576x = 235,816 × 235,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,576x = 55,609,185,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,609,185,856/157,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,903.91
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