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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,533 and 212,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,533 and 212,239 is: 285,942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,533 : 212,239 = 212,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,533/212,239 = 212,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,533x = 212,239 × 212,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,533x = 45,045,393,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,393,121/157,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,942.58

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