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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,484 and 158,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,484 and 158,202 is: 222,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,484 : 158,202 = 158,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,484/158,202 = 158,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,484x = 158,202 × 158,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,484x = 25,027,872,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027,872,804/112,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,501.63

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