Finding the Third Proportional to 157,584 and 345,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,584 and 345,786 is: 758,756.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,584 : 345,786 = 345,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,584/345,786 = 345,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,584x = 345,786 × 345,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,584x = 119,567,957,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,567,957,796/157,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,756.97
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