Finding the Third Proportional to 157,677 and 244,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,677 and 244,806 is: 380,080.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,677 : 244,806 = 244,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,677/244,806 = 244,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,677x = 244,806 × 244,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,677x = 59,929,977,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,929,977,636/157,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,080.66
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