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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,006 and 340,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,006 and 340,076 is: 736,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,006 : 340,076 = 340,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,006/340,076 = 340,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,006x = 340,076 × 340,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,006x = 115,651,685,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,651,685,776/157,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,606.79

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