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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,987 and 340,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,987 and 340,560 is: 738,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,987 : 340,560 = 340,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,987/340,560 = 340,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,987x = 340,560 × 340,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,987x = 115,981,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,981,113,600/156,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,794.38

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