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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,626 and 350,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,626 and 350,244 is: 778,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,626 : 350,244 = 350,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,626/350,244 = 350,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,626x = 350,244 × 350,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,626x = 122,670,859,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670,859,536/157,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,240.01

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