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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,982 and 157,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,982 and 157,038 is: 222,206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,982 : 157,038 = 157,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,982/157,038 = 157,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,982x = 157,038 × 157,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,982x = 24,660,933,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,933,444/110,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,206.61

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