Finding the Third Proportional to 157,876 and 243,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,876 and 243,042 is: 374,150.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,876 : 243,042 = 243,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,876/243,042 = 243,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,876x = 243,042 × 243,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,876x = 59,069,413,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,069,413,764/157,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,150.69
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