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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,680 and 350,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,680 and 350,352 is: 778,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,680 : 350,352 = 350,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,680/350,352 = 350,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,680x = 350,352 × 350,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,680x = 122,746,523,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746,523,904/157,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,453.35

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