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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,232 and 349,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,232 and 349,082 is: 765,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,232 : 349,082 = 349,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,232/349,082 = 349,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,232x = 349,082 × 349,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,232x = 121,858,242,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,858,242,724/159,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,287.40

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