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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,660 and 158,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,660 and 158,670 is: 208,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,660 : 158,670 = 158,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,660/158,670 = 158,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,660x = 158,670 × 158,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,660x = 25,176,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,168,900/120,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,653.81

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