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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,050 and 250,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,050 and 250,142 is: 398,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050 : 250,142 = 250,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050/250,142 = 250,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050x = 250,142 × 250,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050x = 62,571,020,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571,020,164/157,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,414.65

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