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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,560 and 337,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,560 and 337,266 is: 721,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,560 : 337,266 = 337,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,560/337,266 = 337,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,560x = 337,266 × 337,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,560x = 113,748,354,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,748,354,756/157,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,936.75

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