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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,976 and 350,084.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,976 and 350,084.50 is: 766,109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,976 : 350,084.50 = 350,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,976/350,084.50 = 350,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,976x = 350,084.50 × 350,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,976x = 122,559,157,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,559,157,140.25/159,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,109.65

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