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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,620 and 158,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,620 and 158,373 is: 218,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,620 : 158,373 = 158,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,620/158,373 = 158,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,620x = 158,373 × 158,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,620x = 25,082,007,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,007,129/114,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,827.49

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