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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,666 and 157,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,666 and 157,524 is: 220,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,666 : 157,524 = 157,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,666/157,524 = 157,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,666x = 157,524 × 157,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,666x = 24,813,810,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,810,576/112,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,242.23

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