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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,960 and 350,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,960 and 350,052 is: 766,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,960 : 350,052 = 350,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,960/350,052 = 350,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,960x = 350,052 × 350,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,960x = 122,536,402,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,536,402,704/159,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,044.03

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