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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,737 and 354,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,737 and 354,744 is: 802,894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,737 : 354,744 = 354,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,737/354,744 = 354,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,737x = 354,744 × 354,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,737x = 125,843,305,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,843,305,536/156,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,894.69

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