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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,994 and 347,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,994 and 347,880 is: 761,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,994 : 347,880 = 347,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,994/347,880 = 347,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,994x = 347,880 × 347,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,994x = 121,020,494,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,020,494,400/158,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,163.91

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