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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,952 and 350,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,952 and 350,035 is: 766,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,952 : 350,035 = 350,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,952/350,035 = 350,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,952x = 350,035 × 350,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,952x = 122,524,501,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,524,501,225/159,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,007.94

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