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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,044 and 158,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,044 and 158,614 is: 246,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,044 : 158,614 = 158,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,044/158,614 = 158,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,044x = 158,614 × 158,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,044x = 25,158,400,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158,400,996/102,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,544.64

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