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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,060 and 346,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,060 and 346,107 is: 753,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,060 : 346,107 = 346,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,060/346,107 = 346,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,060x = 346,107 × 346,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,060x = 119,790,055,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,790,055,449/159,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,112.38

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