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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,966 and 370,324.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,966 and 370,324.50 is: 857,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,966 : 370,324.50 = 370,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,966/370,324.50 = 370,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,966x = 370,324.50 × 370,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,966x = 137,140,235,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140,235,300.25/159,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,308.65

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