Finding the Third Proportional to 157,930 and 208,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,930 and 208,671 is: 275,714.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,930 : 208,671 = 208,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,930/208,671 = 208,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,930x = 208,671 × 208,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,930x = 43,543,586,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,543,586,241/157,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,714.47
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