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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,485 and 158,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,485 and 158,226 is: 222,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,485 : 158,226 = 158,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,485/158,226 = 158,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,485x = 158,226 × 158,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,485x = 25,035,467,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,467,076/112,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,567.16

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