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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,517.13 and 350,481.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,517.13 and 350,481.25 is: 770,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,517.13 : 350,481.25 = 350,481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,517.13/350,481.25 = 350,481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,517.13x = 350,481.25 × 350,481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,517.13x = 122,837,106,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,837,106,601.56/159,517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,055.92

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