Finding the Third Proportional to 157,731 and 244,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,731 and 244,917 is: 380,295.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,731 : 244,917 = 244,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,731/244,917 = 244,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,731x = 244,917 × 244,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,731x = 59,984,336,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,984,336,889/157,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,295.17
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