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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,797 and 349,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,797 and 349,663 is: 765,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,797 : 349,663 = 349,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,797/349,663 = 349,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,797x = 349,663 × 349,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,797x = 122,264,213,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264,213,569/159,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,122.08

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