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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,856.50 and 350,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,856.50 and 350,169 is: 767,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,856.50 : 350,169 = 350,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,856.50/350,169 = 350,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,856.50x = 350,169 × 350,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,856.50x = 122,618,328,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,618,328,561/159,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,052.50

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