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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,804 and 350,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,804 and 350,712 is: 769,686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,804 : 350,712 = 350,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,804/350,712 = 350,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,804x = 350,712 × 350,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,804x = 122,998,906,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,998,906,944/159,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,686.03

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