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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,746 and 340,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,746 and 340,852 is: 727,280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,746 : 340,852 = 340,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,746/340,852 = 340,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,746x = 340,852 × 340,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,746x = 116,180,085,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180,085,904/159,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,280.09

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