Finding the Third Proportional to 157,654 and 350,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,654 and 350,300 is: 778,350.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,654 : 350,300 = 350,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,654/350,300 = 350,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,654x = 350,300 × 350,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,654x = 122,710,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,710,090,000/157,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,350.63
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