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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,646 and 350,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,646 and 350,284 is: 778,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,646 : 350,284 = 350,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,646/350,284 = 350,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,646x = 350,284 × 350,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,646x = 122,698,880,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,698,880,656/157,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,319.02

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