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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,606 and 348,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,606 and 348,754 is: 766,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,606 : 348,754 = 348,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,606/348,754 = 348,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,606x = 348,754 × 348,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,606x = 121,629,352,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,629,352,516/158,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,864.76

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