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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,508 and 158,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,508 and 158,235 is: 222,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,508 : 158,235 = 158,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,508/158,235 = 158,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,508x = 158,235 × 158,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,508x = 25,038,315,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,315,225/112,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,546.98

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