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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,951 and 350,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,951 and 350,034 is: 766,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,951 : 350,034 = 350,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,951/350,034 = 350,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,951x = 350,034 × 350,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,951x = 122,523,801,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,523,801,156/159,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,008.35

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