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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,949 and 350,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,949 and 350,030 is: 766,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,949 : 350,030 = 350,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,949/350,030 = 350,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,949x = 350,030 × 350,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,949x = 122,521,000,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,521,000,900/159,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,000.42

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