Finding the Third Proportional to 157,776 and 238,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,776 and 238,272 is: 359,836.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,776 : 238,272 = 238,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,776/238,272 = 238,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,776x = 238,272 × 238,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,776x = 56,773,545,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,773,545,984/157,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,836.39
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