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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,912 and 158,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,912 and 158,246 is: 238,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,912 : 158,246 = 158,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,912/158,246 = 158,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,912x = 158,246 × 158,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,912x = 25,041,796,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,796,516/104,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,693.35

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