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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,963.50 and 350,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,963.50 and 350,059 is: 766,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,963.50 : 350,059 = 350,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,963.50/350,059 = 350,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,963.50x = 350,059 × 350,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,963.50x = 122,541,303,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,541,303,481/159,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,057.90

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