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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,752 and 342,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,752 and 342,261 is: 742,574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,752 : 342,261 = 342,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,752/342,261 = 342,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,752x = 342,261 × 342,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,752x = 117,142,592,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,142,592,121/157,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,574.37

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