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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,926 and 250,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,926 and 250,044 is: 395,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,926 : 250,044 = 250,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,926/250,044 = 250,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,926x = 250,044 × 250,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,926x = 62,522,001,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,001,936/157,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,894.29

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