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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,093 and 345,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,093 and 345,525 is: 750,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,093 : 345,525 = 345,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,093/345,525 = 345,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,093x = 345,525 × 345,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,093x = 119,387,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,387,525,625/159,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,426.01

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