Finding the Third Proportional to 157,652 and 345,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,652 and 345,964 is: 759,210.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,652 : 345,964 = 345,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,652/345,964 = 345,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,652x = 345,964 × 345,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,652x = 119,691,089,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,691,089,296/157,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,210.73
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