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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,992 and 343,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,992 and 343,728 is: 738,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,992 : 343,728 = 343,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,992/343,728 = 343,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,992x = 343,728 × 343,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,992x = 118,148,937,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,148,937,984/159,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,467.79

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