Finding the Third Proportional to 157,666.50 and 341,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,666.50 and 341,577 is: 740,010.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,666.50 : 341,577 = 341,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,666.50/341,577 = 341,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,666.50x = 341,577 × 341,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,666.50x = 116,674,846,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,674,846,929/157,666.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,010.38
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