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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,778 and 339,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,778 and 339,614 is: 731,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,778 : 339,614 = 339,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,778/339,614 = 339,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,778x = 339,614 × 339,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,778x = 115,337,668,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,337,668,996/157,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,012.37

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