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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,588 and 262,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,588 and 262,614 is: 437,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,588 : 262,614 = 262,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,588/262,614 = 262,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,588x = 262,614 × 262,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,588x = 68,966,112,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,966,112,996/157,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,635.56

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