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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,806 and 340,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,806 and 340,884 is: 736,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,806 : 340,884 = 340,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,806/340,884 = 340,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,806x = 340,884 × 340,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,806x = 116,201,901,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,201,901,456/157,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,359.21

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