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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,968 and 338,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,968 and 338,184 is: 723,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,968 : 338,184 = 338,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,968/338,184 = 338,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,968x = 338,184 × 338,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,968x = 114,368,417,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,368,417,856/157,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,997.38

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