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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,948 and 350,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,948 and 350,028 is: 765,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,948 : 350,028 = 350,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,948/350,028 = 350,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,948x = 350,028 × 350,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,948x = 122,519,600,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,519,600,784/159,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,996.45

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