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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,056 and 339,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,056 and 339,640 is: 725,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,056 : 339,640 = 339,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,056/339,640 = 339,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,056x = 339,640 × 339,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,056x = 115,355,329,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,355,329,600/159,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,249.78

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