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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,998 and 350,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,998 and 350,988 is: 779,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,998 : 350,988 = 350,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,998/350,988 = 350,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,998x = 350,988 × 350,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,998x = 123,192,576,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,192,576,144/157,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,709.72

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