Finding the Third Proportional to 157,626 and 246,277.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,626 and 246,277.13 is: 384,786.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,626 : 246,277.13 = 246,277.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,626/246,277.13 = 246,277.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,626x = 246,277.13 × 246,277.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,626x = 60,652,422,298.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,652,422,298.27/157,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,786.92
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