Finding the Third Proportional to 157,946 and 372,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,946 and 372,856 is: 880,184.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,946 : 372,856 = 372,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,946/372,856 = 372,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,946x = 372,856 × 372,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,946x = 139,021,596,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,021,596,736/157,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,184.35
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