Finding the Third Proportional to 157,718 and 345,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,718 and 345,971 is: 758,923.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,718 : 345,971 = 345,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,718/345,971 = 345,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,718x = 345,971 × 345,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,718x = 119,695,932,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,695,932,841/157,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,923.73
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