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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,964 and 346,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,964 and 346,424 is: 750,228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,964 : 346,424 = 346,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,964/346,424 = 346,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,964x = 346,424 × 346,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,964x = 120,009,587,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,009,587,776/159,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,228.73

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