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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,968 and 350,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,968 and 350,928 is: 779,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,968 : 350,928 = 350,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,968/350,928 = 350,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,968x = 350,928 × 350,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,968x = 123,150,461,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,150,461,184/157,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,591.19

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