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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,008 and 223,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,008 and 223,580 is: 316,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,008 : 223,580 = 223,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,008/223,580 = 223,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,008x = 223,580 × 223,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,008x = 49,988,016,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988,016,400/158,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,363.83

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