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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,050 and 348,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,050 and 348,930 is: 775,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050 : 348,930 = 348,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050/348,930 = 348,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050x = 348,930 × 348,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050x = 121,752,144,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,752,144,900/157,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,244.48

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