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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,966 and 350,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,966 and 350,064 is: 766,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,966 : 350,064 = 350,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,966/350,064 = 350,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,966x = 350,064 × 350,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,966x = 122,544,804,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,544,804,096/159,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,067.82

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