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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,356 and 158,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,356 and 158,995 is: 249,412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,356 : 158,995 = 158,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,356/158,995 = 158,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,356x = 158,995 × 158,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,356x = 25,279,410,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279,410,025/101,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,412.07

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