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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,637 and 350,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,637 and 350,262 is: 778,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,637 : 350,262 = 350,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,637/350,262 = 350,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,637x = 350,262 × 350,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,637x = 122,683,468,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683,468,644/157,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,265.69

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