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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,790 and 347,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,790 and 347,470 is: 755,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,790 : 347,470 = 347,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,790/347,470 = 347,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,790x = 347,470 × 347,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,790x = 120,735,400,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,735,400,900/159,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,587.96

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