Finding the Third Proportional to 157,944 and 342,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,944 and 342,648 is: 743,349.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,944 : 342,648 = 342,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,944/342,648 = 342,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,944x = 342,648 × 342,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,944x = 117,407,651,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,407,651,904/157,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,349.87
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