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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,480 and 335,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,480 and 335,484 is: 705,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,480 : 335,484 = 335,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,480/335,484 = 335,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,480x = 335,484 × 335,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,480x = 112,549,514,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,549,514,256/159,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,728.08

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