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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,062 and 346,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,062 and 346,114 is: 753,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,062 : 346,114 = 346,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,062/346,114 = 346,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,062x = 346,114 × 346,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,062x = 119,794,900,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,794,900,996/159,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,133.38

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