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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,608 and 350,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,608 and 350,208 is: 778,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,608 : 350,208 = 350,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,608/350,208 = 350,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,608x = 350,208 × 350,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,608x = 122,645,643,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,645,643,264/157,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,168.90

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