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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,765 and 350,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,765 and 350,085 is: 767,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,765 : 350,085 = 350,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,765/350,085 = 350,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,765x = 350,085 × 350,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,765x = 122,559,507,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,559,507,225/159,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,123.63

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