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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,770 and 322,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,770 and 322,902 is: 660,871.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,770 : 322,902 = 322,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,770/322,902 = 322,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,770x = 322,902 × 322,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,770x = 104,265,701,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,265,701,604/157,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,871.53

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