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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,954 and 370,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,954 and 370,296 is: 857,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,954 : 370,296 = 370,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,954/370,296 = 370,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,954x = 370,296 × 370,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,954x = 137,119,127,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,119,127,616/159,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,241.00

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