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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,670 and 335,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,670 and 335,466 is: 718,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,670 : 335,466 = 335,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,670/335,466 = 335,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,670x = 335,466 × 335,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,670x = 112,537,437,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,537,437,156/156,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,308.78

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