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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,071 and 370,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,071 and 370,746 is: 875,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,071 : 370,746 = 370,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,071/370,746 = 370,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,071x = 370,746 × 370,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,071x = 137,452,596,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,452,596,516/157,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,098.50

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