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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,696 and 158,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,696 and 158,160 is: 225,975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,696 : 158,160 = 158,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,696/158,160 = 158,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,696x = 158,160 × 158,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,696x = 25,014,585,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,585,600/110,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,975.51

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