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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,795 and 346,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,795 and 346,751 is: 752,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795 : 346,751 = 346,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795/346,751 = 346,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795x = 346,751 × 346,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795x = 120,236,256,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,236,256,001/159,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,440.66

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