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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,942 and 348,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,942 and 348,755 is: 775,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,942 : 348,755 = 348,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,942/348,755 = 348,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,942x = 348,755 × 348,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,942x = 121,630,050,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,630,050,025/156,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,000.00

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