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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,985 and 347,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,985 and 347,859 is: 761,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,985 : 347,859 = 347,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,985/347,859 = 347,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,985x = 347,859 × 347,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,985x = 121,005,883,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,005,883,881/158,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,115.10

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