Finding the Third Proportional to 157,952 and 342,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,952 and 342,112 is: 740,988.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,952 : 342,112 = 342,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,952/342,112 = 342,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,952x = 342,112 × 342,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,952x = 117,040,620,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,040,620,544/157,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,988.53
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