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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,884 and 249,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,884 and 249,975 is: 395,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,884 : 249,975 = 249,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,884/249,975 = 249,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,884x = 249,975 × 249,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,884x = 62,487,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,500,625/157,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,781.08

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