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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,662 and 335,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,662 and 335,412 is: 713,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,662 : 335,412 = 335,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,662/335,412 = 335,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,662x = 335,412 × 335,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,662x = 112,501,209,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,501,209,744/157,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,559.45

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