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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,969 and 350,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,969 and 350,067 is: 766,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,969 : 350,067 = 350,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,969/350,067 = 350,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,969x = 350,067 × 350,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,969x = 122,546,904,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,546,904,489/159,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,066.58

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