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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,966 and 158,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,966 and 158,395 is: 248,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,966 : 158,395 = 158,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,966/158,395 = 158,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,966x = 158,395 × 158,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,966x = 25,088,976,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088,976,025/100,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,489.35

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