Finding the Third Proportional to 157,936 and 342,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,936 and 342,116 is: 741,080.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,936 : 342,116 = 342,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,936/342,116 = 342,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,936x = 342,116 × 342,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,936x = 117,043,357,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,043,357,456/157,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,080.93
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