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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,333 and 340,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,333 and 340,901 is: 738,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,333 : 340,901 = 340,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,333/340,901 = 340,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,333x = 340,901 × 340,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,333x = 116,213,491,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,213,491,801/157,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,646.64

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