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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,320 and 342,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,320 and 342,284 is: 744,713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,320 : 342,284 = 342,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,320/342,284 = 342,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,320x = 342,284 × 342,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,320x = 117,158,336,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,158,336,656/157,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,713.56

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