Finding the Third Proportional to 157,648 and 335,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,648 and 335,744 is: 715,036.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,648 : 335,744 = 335,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,648/335,744 = 335,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,648x = 335,744 × 335,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,648x = 112,724,033,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,724,033,536/157,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,036.24
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