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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,792 and 349,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,792 and 349,650 is: 765,089.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,792 : 349,650 = 349,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,792/349,650 = 349,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,792x = 349,650 × 349,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,792x = 122,255,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255,122,500/159,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,089.13

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