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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,251 and 209,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,251 and 209,505 is: 279,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,251 : 209,505 = 209,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,251/209,505 = 209,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,251x = 209,505 × 209,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,251x = 43,892,345,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892,345,025/157,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,122.84

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