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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,902 and 158,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,902 and 158,224 is: 238,649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,902 : 158,224 = 158,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,902/158,224 = 158,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,902x = 158,224 × 158,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,902x = 25,034,834,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,834,176/104,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,649.73

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