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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,607.13 and 350,309.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,607.13 and 350,309.81 is: 768,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,607.13 : 350,309.81 = 350,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,607.13/350,309.81 = 350,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,607.13x = 350,309.81 × 350,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,607.13x = 122,716,964,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,716,964,733.79/159,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,868.96

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