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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,046 and 158,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,046 and 158,523 is: 248,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,046 : 158,523 = 158,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,046/158,523 = 158,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,046x = 158,523 × 158,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,046x = 25,129,541,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,541,529/101,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,694.08

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