Finding the Third Proportional to 157,729 and 238,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,729 and 238,475 is: 360,557.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,729 : 238,475 = 238,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,729/238,475 = 238,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,729x = 238,475 × 238,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,729x = 56,870,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,870,325,625/157,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,557.19
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