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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,866 and 350,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,866 and 350,186 is: 767,081.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,866 : 350,186 = 350,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,866/350,186 = 350,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,866x = 350,186 × 350,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,866x = 122,630,234,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,630,234,596/159,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,081.40

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