Finding the Third Proportional to 157,968 and 347,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,968 and 347,958 is: 766,451.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,968 : 347,958 = 347,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,968/347,958 = 347,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,968x = 347,958 × 347,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,968x = 121,074,769,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,074,769,764/157,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,451.24
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