Finding the Third Proportional to 157,920 and 342,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,920 and 342,048 is: 740,861.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,920 : 342,048 = 342,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,920/342,048 = 342,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,920x = 342,048 × 342,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,920x = 116,996,834,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,996,834,304/157,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,861.41
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