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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,768 and 350,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,768 and 350,091 is: 767,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,768 : 350,091 = 350,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,768/350,091 = 350,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,768x = 350,091 × 350,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,768x = 122,563,708,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,563,708,281/159,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,135.52

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