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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,672 and 158,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,672 and 158,304 is: 239,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,672 : 158,304 = 158,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,672/158,304 = 158,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,672x = 158,304 × 158,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,672x = 25,060,156,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060,156,416/104,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,416.05

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