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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,798 and 347,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,798 and 347,772 is: 756,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,798 : 347,772 = 347,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,798/347,772 = 347,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,798x = 347,772 × 347,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,798x = 120,945,363,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,945,363,984/159,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,864.07

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