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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,950 and 350,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,950 and 350,032 is: 766,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,950 : 350,032 = 350,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,950/350,032 = 350,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,950x = 350,032 × 350,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,950x = 122,522,401,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,522,401,024/159,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,004.38

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