Finding the Third Proportional to 157,914 and 238,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,914 and 238,754 is: 360,977.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,914 : 238,754 = 238,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,914/238,754 = 238,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,914x = 238,754 × 238,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,914x = 57,003,472,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,003,472,516/157,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,977.95
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