Finding the Third Proportional to 157,591 and 236,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,591 and 236,549 is: 355,067.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,591 : 236,549 = 236,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,591/236,549 = 236,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,591x = 236,549 × 236,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,591x = 55,955,429,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,955,429,401/157,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,067.42
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