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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,333 and 346,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,333 and 346,764 is: 754,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,333 : 346,764 = 346,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,333/346,764 = 346,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,333x = 346,764 × 346,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,333x = 120,245,271,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,245,271,696/159,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,679.02

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