Finding the Third Proportional to 157,773 and 322,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,773 and 322,908 is: 660,883.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,773 : 322,908 = 322,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,773/322,908 = 322,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,773x = 322,908 × 322,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,773x = 104,269,576,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,269,576,464/157,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,883.53
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