Finding the Third Proportional to 157,947 and 372,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,947 and 372,859 is: 880,192.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,947 : 372,859 = 372,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,947/372,859 = 372,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,947x = 372,859 × 372,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,947x = 139,023,833,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,023,833,881/157,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,192.94
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