Finding the Third Proportional to 157,854 and 238,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,854 and 238,413 is: 360,084.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,854 : 238,413 = 238,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,854/238,413 = 238,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,854x = 238,413 × 238,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,854x = 56,840,758,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,840,758,569/157,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,084.37
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