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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,614 and 350,218.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,614 and 350,218.50 is: 778,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614 : 350,218.50 = 350,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614/350,218.50 = 350,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614x = 350,218.50 × 350,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614x = 122,652,997,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,652,997,742.25/157,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,185.93

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