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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,902 and 301,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,902 and 301,248 is: 574,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,902 : 301,248 = 301,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,902/301,248 = 301,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,902x = 301,248 × 301,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,902x = 90,750,357,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,750,357,504/157,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,725.83

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