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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,684 and 346,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,684 and 346,344 is: 755,931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,684 : 346,344 = 346,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,684/346,344 = 346,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,684x = 346,344 × 346,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,684x = 119,954,166,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,954,166,336/158,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,931.07

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