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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,267.94 and 350,007.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,267.94 and 350,007.75 is: 769,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,267.94 : 350,007.75 = 350,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,267.94/350,007.75 = 350,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,267.94x = 350,007.75 × 350,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,267.94x = 122,505,425,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,505,425,060.06/159,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,178.20

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