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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,951.50 and 350,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,951.50 and 350,034.50 is: 766,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,951.50 : 350,034.50 = 350,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,951.50/350,034.50 = 350,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,951.50x = 350,034.50 × 350,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,951.50x = 122,524,151,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,524,151,190.25/159,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,008.14

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