Finding the Third Proportional to 157,692 and 364,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,692 and 364,686 is: 843,390.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,692 : 364,686 = 364,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,692/364,686 = 364,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,692x = 364,686 × 364,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,692x = 132,995,878,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,995,878,596/157,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,390.14
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