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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,604 and 158,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,604 and 158,376 is: 222,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,604 : 158,376 = 158,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,604/158,376 = 158,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,604x = 158,376 × 158,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,604x = 25,082,957,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,957,376/112,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,753.70

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