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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,828 and 350,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,828 and 350,760 is: 769,781.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,828 : 350,760 = 350,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,828/350,760 = 350,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,828x = 350,760 × 350,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,828x = 123,032,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,032,577,600/159,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,781.12

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