Finding the Third Proportional to 157,614 and 337,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,614 and 337,368 is: 722,126.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,614 : 337,368 = 337,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,614/337,368 = 337,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,614x = 337,368 × 337,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,614x = 113,817,167,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,817,167,424/157,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,126.00
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