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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,654 and 350,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,654 and 350,300 is: 778,350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,654 : 350,300 = 350,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,654/350,300 = 350,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,654x = 350,300 × 350,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,654x = 122,710,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710,090,000/157,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,350.63

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