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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,872 and 348,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,872 and 348,975 is: 771,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,872 : 348,975 = 348,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,872/348,975 = 348,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,872x = 348,975 × 348,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,872x = 121,783,550,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,783,550,625/157,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,406.90

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