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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,606 and 350,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,606 and 350,203 is: 778,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,606 : 350,203 = 350,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,606/350,203 = 350,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,606x = 350,203 × 350,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,606x = 122,642,141,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,642,141,209/157,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,156.55

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