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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,664 and 364,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,664 and 364,622 is: 843,243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,664 : 364,622 = 364,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,664/364,622 = 364,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,664x = 364,622 × 364,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,664x = 132,949,202,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,949,202,884/157,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,243.88

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