Finding the Third Proportional to 157,839 and 342,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,839 and 342,666 is: 743,922.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,839 : 342,666 = 342,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,839/342,666 = 342,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,839x = 342,666 × 342,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,839x = 117,419,987,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,419,987,556/157,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,922.53
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