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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,660 and 364,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,660 and 364,612 is: 843,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,660 : 364,612 = 364,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,660/364,612 = 364,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,660x = 364,612 × 364,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,660x = 132,941,910,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,941,910,544/157,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,219.02

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