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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,810 and 350,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,810 and 350,724 is: 769,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,810 : 350,724 = 350,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,810/350,724 = 350,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,810x = 350,724 × 350,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,810x = 123,007,324,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,007,324,176/159,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,709.81

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