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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,961 and 370,318.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,961 and 370,318.50 is: 857,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,961 : 370,318.50 = 370,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,961/370,318.50 = 370,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,961x = 370,318.50 × 370,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,961x = 137,135,791,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,135,791,442.25/159,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,307.67

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