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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,006 and 336,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,006 and 336,408 is: 711,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,006 : 336,408 = 336,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,006/336,408 = 336,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,006x = 336,408 × 336,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,006x = 113,170,342,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,170,342,464/159,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,736.30

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