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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,010 and 243,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,010 and 243,765 is: 376,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,010 : 243,765 = 243,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,010/243,765 = 243,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,010x = 243,765 × 243,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,010x = 59,421,375,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,421,375,225/158,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,060.85

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