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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,791 and 340,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,791 and 340,854 is: 736,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,791 : 340,854 = 340,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,791/340,854 = 340,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,791x = 340,854 × 340,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,791x = 116,181,449,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,181,449,316/157,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,299.59

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