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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,254 and 339,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,254 and 339,535 is: 733,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,254 : 339,535 = 339,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,254/339,535 = 339,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,254x = 339,535 × 339,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,254x = 115,284,016,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,284,016,225/157,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,107.05

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