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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,430 and 339,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,430 and 339,737 is: 733,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,430 : 339,737 = 339,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,430/339,737 = 339,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,430x = 339,737 × 339,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,430x = 115,421,229,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,421,229,169/157,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,159.05

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