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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,953 and 350,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,953 and 350,038 is: 766,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,953 : 350,038 = 350,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,953/350,038 = 350,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,953x = 350,038 × 350,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,953x = 122,526,601,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,526,601,444/159,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,016.28

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