Finding the Third Proportional to 157,908.75 and 242,718.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,908.75 and 242,718.75 is: 373,078.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,908.75 : 242,718.75 = 242,718.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,908.75/242,718.75 = 242,718.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,908.75x = 242,718.75 × 242,718.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,908.75x = 58,912,391,601.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,912,391,601.56/157,908.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,078.70
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