Finding the Third Proportional to 157,596 and 337,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,596 and 337,338 is: 722,080.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,596 : 337,338 = 337,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,596/337,338 = 337,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,596x = 337,338 × 337,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,596x = 113,796,926,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,796,926,244/157,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,080.04
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