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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,747 and 342,109.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,747 and 342,109.75 is: 741,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,747 : 342,109.75 = 342,109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,747/342,109.75 = 342,109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,747x = 342,109.75 × 342,109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,747x = 117,039,081,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,039,081,045.06/157,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,941.72

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