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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,354 and 340,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,354 and 340,964 is: 738,821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,354 : 340,964 = 340,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,354/340,964 = 340,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,354x = 340,964 × 340,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,354x = 116,256,449,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,256,449,296/157,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,821.06

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