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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,656 and 158,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,656 and 158,664 is: 208,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,656 : 158,664 = 158,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,656/158,664 = 158,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,656x = 158,664 × 158,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,656x = 25,174,264,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174,264,896/120,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,644.95

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