Finding the Third Proportional to 157,650 and 350,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,650 and 350,292 is: 778,334.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,650 : 350,292 = 350,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,650/350,292 = 350,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,650x = 350,292 × 350,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,650x = 122,704,485,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,704,485,264/157,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,334.83
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