Finding the Third Proportional to 157,824 and 353,157.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,824 and 353,157.75 is: 790,249.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,824 : 353,157.75 = 353,157.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,824/353,157.75 = 353,157.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,824x = 353,157.75 × 353,157.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,824x = 124,720,396,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,720,396,385.06/157,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,249.88
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