Finding the Third Proportional to 157,669 and 244,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,669 and 244,794 is: 380,062.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,669 : 244,794 = 244,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,669/244,794 = 244,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,669x = 244,794 × 244,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,669x = 59,924,102,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,924,102,436/157,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,062.68
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