Finding the Third Proportional to 157,856 and 338,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,856 and 338,176 is: 724,476.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,856 : 338,176 = 338,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,856/338,176 = 338,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,856x = 338,176 × 338,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,856x = 114,363,006,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,363,006,976/157,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,476.78
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