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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,973.31 and 350,078.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,973.31 and 350,078.63 is: 766,096.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,973.31 : 350,078.63 = 350,078.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,973.31/350,078.63 = 350,078.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,973.31x = 350,078.63 × 350,078.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,973.31x = 122,555,043,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,555,043,681.89/159,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,096.81

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