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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,544 and 250,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,544 and 250,524 is: 398,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,544 : 250,524 = 250,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,544/250,524 = 250,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,544x = 250,524 × 250,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,544x = 62,762,274,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,274,576/157,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,379.34

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