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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,588 and 364,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,588 and 364,444 is: 842,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,588 : 364,444 = 364,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,588/364,444 = 364,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,588x = 364,444 × 364,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,588x = 132,819,429,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819,429,136/157,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,827.05

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